DORAN

[ dawr-an, dohr- ]

noun

1. an electronic device for determining range and assisting navigation, employing the principle of the Doppler effect.

Word History and Origins

Origin of DORAN¹

Do(ppler) ran(ge)

Example Sentences

Eight firefighters and two civilians were injured and sent to hospitals for treatment Monday and Tuesday as a result of the Airport fire, Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Sean Doran told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times

Eight firefighters and two civilians were injured and sent to local hospitals for treatment Monday and Tuesday, Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Sean Doran told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times

"These are our streets, and we will not concede them to the racist forces who want to divide us," said the campaign group's chair, Fiona Doran.

From BBC

Doran Schwartz of Minnesota chimed in: “Trump’s political persona feeds off the fear he provokes. He must indeed be very strong if we are all so afraid. ... But Ridicule? Joy? Humor? It deflates him and robs him of his fuel.”

From Los Angeles Times

An investigation was launched after concerns were raised about Odran Doran and Simon Black's leadership at The Bridge School in Ipswich.

From BBC