Meaning of the word hums in English

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hums

US /hʌmz/
UK /hʌmz/

Verb

1.

make a low, continuous, droning sound

Example:
The refrigerator hums softly in the kitchen.
The engine hums smoothly.
2.

sing with closed lips, without articulating words

Example:
She often hums a tune while she works.
He hums to himself when he's nervous.

Noun

a low, continuous droning sound

Example:
The constant hum of the server room was a familiar sound.
A faint hum could be heard from the old machinery.
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