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drones

The correct spelling is drones.

How to pronounce drones

noun

IPA: /dɹəʊnz/

Say it like: Dro-nes

The correct spelling is drones. A male ant, bee or wasp, which does not work but can fertilize the queen bee. For example: "One team member launched a camera drone over the Third Pole."

Usage Examples

One team member launched a camera drone over the Third Pole.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A male ant, bee or wasp, which does not work but can fertilize the queen bee.
  2. 2.Someone who does not work; a lazy person, an idler.
  3. 3.One who performs menial or tedious work.
  4. 4.A remotely controlled aircraft, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
  5. 5.A low-pitched hum or buzz.

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