DORAN

American  

[dawr-an, dohr-] / ˈdɔr æn, ˈdoʊr- /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of DORAN

Do(ppler) ran(ge)

Example Sentences

Tom Doran, 65, a longtime Palisades resident, told the senators that he never imagined at this stage in his life — a time when he expected to be planning for retirement — that he would be dealing with the loss of his home and his in-law’s house at the same time.

From Los Angeles Times

Sandra Doran, president of Bay Path, said that the two schools have similar missions and that she hopes to preserve the Cambridge name in some form.

From The Wall Street Journal

"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