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| bumblebee |
any of various large, furry bees that emit a loud hum when flying or hovering. |
| buzz |
a soft, low hum. [1/4 definitions] |
| dial tone |
the steady hum or buzzing sound in a telephone receiver showing that the line is open and a number may be dialed or entered. |
| drone2 |
to make a low, steady hum. [2/3 definitions] |
| ring2 |
of the ears, to hum, buzz, or echo with sound. [1/18 definitions] |
| woodnote |
a natural musical sound, such as the cry of a woodland bird or hum of an insect. |
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