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

"Any racist-type behaviours absolutely should be called out and that's what residents are calling for," Doran said.

From BBC

Democratic Unionnist Party Councillor Jordan Doran said: "All threats of violence are absolutely wrong."

From BBC

According to Sean Doran, a spokesperson for OCFA, that equipment was said to have been used in World War II to roll over upside-down tanks.

From Los Angeles Times

Doran said that Eli, lying down, wasn’t able to pass food and was at risk of his organs compressing.

From Los Angeles Times

Doran said he watched the rescue happen on Friday and visited Eli again on Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times