Drone: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ธ
drone
[ drษสn ]
flying device
A drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that is controlled remotely or autonomously. Drones are commonly used for various purposes such as aerial photography, surveillance, and delivery.
Synonyms
UAV, quadcopter, unmanned aerial vehicle
Examples of usage
- The drone flew over the city capturing stunning aerial views.
- The military uses drones for reconnaissance missions.
- The company is testing drone delivery services in urban areas.
continuous humming sound
To drone means to make a continuous low humming sound, like that of a bee. It can also refer to speaking in a monotonous tone without much variation in pitch or intonation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The bees droned as they flew from flower to flower.
- The professor droned on about the history of literature for hours.
Translations
Translations of the word "drone" in other languages:
๐ต๐น drone
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเฅเคฐเฅเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Drohne
๐ฎ๐ฉ drone
๐บ๐ฆ ะดัะพะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ dron
๐ฏ๐ต ใใญใผใณ
๐ซ๐ท drone
๐ช๐ธ drone
๐น๐ท drone
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ุทุงุฆุฑุฉ ุจุฏูู ุทูุงุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ dron
๐ธ๐ฐ dron
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ไบบๆบ
๐ธ๐ฎ dron
๐ฎ๐ธ drรณna
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดัะพะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dron
๐ฒ๐ฝ drone
Word origin
The word 'drone' originated from the Old English term 'drฤn' which meant 'male honeybee'. Over time, it evolved to refer to a continuous humming sound, and later to unmanned aerial vehicles. Drones have become widely used in various industries due to advancements in technology.