Meaning of the word drones in English
What does drones mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
drones
US /droʊnz/
UK /drəʊnz/
Plural Noun
1.
unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that can be remotely controlled or fly autonomously
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The military uses drones for surveillance and reconnaissance.
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Many hobbyists enjoy flying recreational drones.
2.
male bees in a colony, whose only function is to mate with the queen
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The queen bee is surrounded by worker bees and a few larger drones.
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Drones do not collect nectar or pollen.
Verb
make a continuous low humming sound
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The refrigerator continued to drone in the background.
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The speaker's voice began to drone, making the audience sleepy.