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noun Download 🔗Share Someone who does not work; a lazy person, an idler. Examples : "The drones in the office never seem to get any work done. " person character job Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share A remotely controlled aircraft, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Examples : "One team member launched a camera drone over the Third Pole." technology vehicle military electronics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A low-pitched hum or buzz. Examples : "The drones of the air conditioning made it hard to concentrate in class. " sound technology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share One of the fixed-pitch pipes on a bagpipe. Examples : "The bagpiper adjusted the drones on his instrument to ensure they were in tune before starting the performance. " music part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A genre of music that uses repeated lengthy droning sounds. Examples : "The band's new album features long, hypnotic drones created with synthesizers. " music Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A humming or deep murmuring sound. Examples : "The drones from the beehive were a low, constant hum in the summer air. " sound technology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading