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Topic: Technology

driveshaft

IPA: /ˈdraɪvʃɑːft/

KK: /ˈdraɪvˌʃæft/

noun

Definition: A long rod that helps transfer power from the engine to the wheels in a vehicle, allowing it to move.

Example: The mechanic replaced the broken driveshaft to ensure the car could drive properly again.

drivetrain

IPA: //ˈdraɪvtreɪn//

KK: /ˈdraɪvˌtreɪn/

noun

Definition: The system in a vehicle that transmits power from the engine to the wheels, including components like the transmission, driveshaft, and axles.

Example: The mechanic explained how the drivetrain works to transfer power to the car's wheels.

droid

IPA: /drɔɪd/

KK: /drɔɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of robot that looks and acts like a human.

Example: In the movie, the droid helped the heroes on their quest.

drone

IPA: /droʊn/

KK: /droʊn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To produce a continuous, low, dull sound, often in a repetitive or monotonous manner.

Example: The bee droned around the garden, searching for flowers.

noun

Definition: A type of aircraft that is controlled remotely and does not have a pilot on board. It can also refer to a male bee that does not work and is mainly there to mate with the queen bee.

Example: The military uses a drone to gather intelligence from the sky.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a continuous, low, humming sound, often in a dull or monotonous way.

Example: The teacher droned on about the history lesson, making it hard for the students to stay awake.

droner

IPA: /ˈdroʊnər/

KK: /ˈdroʊnər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that makes a continuous low humming sound or is dull and monotonous.

Example: The droner in the background made it hard to concentrate on my work.

droplight

IPA: //ˈdrɒp.laɪt//

KK: /ˈdrɒplaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of lamp that hangs from a cord and can be adjusted to different heights.

Example: The droplight illuminated the room beautifully as it hung from the ceiling.

droppable

IPA: /ˈdrɒpəbl/

KK: /ˈdrɒpəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be dropped or released, often used in the context of items that can be let go from a height or aircraft.

Example: The supplies were packed in droppable containers for the airlift.

drossier

IPA: /ˈdrɔːsiər/

KK: /ˈdrɔːsiər/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is of little value or quality; often used to describe something that is waste or refuse.

Example: The drossier materials were discarded as they had no useful purpose.

dual

IPA: /ˈdjuːəl/

KK: /djuəl/

adjective

Definition: Having two parts or aspects, often similar or complementary in nature.

Example: The device has dual functions, allowing it to be used as both a phone and a camera.

noun

Definition: A grammatical term that refers to a form used to indicate two items or people, often found in certain languages.

Example: In some languages, the dual form is used to specify exactly two objects or individuals.

dualise

IPA: /ˈdjuːəlaɪz/

KK: /ˈdjuːəlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To make something dual or to divide it into two parts or aspects.

Example: The software can dualise the input data for better analysis.

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