drone
noun/droʊn/
Frequency rank: #4,211 most common English word
Meaning
an unmanned aircraft controlled remotely or by autopilot
Example sentence
The farmer sprayed pesticides over his fields using the drone quickly and efficiently.
Synonyms & related words
- uav
- quadcopter
- aircraft
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