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drone

Definition

  • noun: a deep continuous sound
  • noun: a stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen
  • verb: to make a continuous low humming sound
  • verb: to make a sustained deep murmuring, humming, or buzzing sound
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: indian file, accompaniment, alliteration

Examples

  • She had trouble keeping awake as he 'droned on' about himself.

  • the endless 'drone' of washing machines at the laundry

  • the 'drone' of passing traffic

Movie quotes

  • (..) just saved my colleague's life. On the other, "Hubert Dreyfuss". A man with both feet planted firmly in the past who's bill prohibits the use of drones on US soil. The American people support the Dreyfuss act. Because they haven't experienced this technology. (..)
    2014 RoboCop
  • (..) to promote peace and freedom abroad. This is standard Op alright, there is no opposition expected. I'm gonna set your markers to code red. All our drones are going to give top priority to your safety. No red assets have ever been lost. OK Does this make you feel better? But listen, keep those (..)
    2014 RoboCop