coveys

noun

Definition of coveysnext
plural of covey
as in swarms

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  1. swarms
  2. pods
  3. colonies
Noun
  • But this week, the company unveiled an attack drone with a 50-mile range, capable of hunting in swarms and destroying armored vehicles.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • In environmental science, molecular robot swarms might help to detect and neutralize pollutants.
    Paul Ratner, Interesting Engineering, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of swarms
Noun
  • The new side and belly pods change the outer mold line of the aircraft.
    Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In the first phase of modification, the Excalibur FTA was equipped with new side and belly pods – which were assessed for stability during flight.
    Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of pods
Noun
  • These symbolic props had featured prominently in colonial protests against British rule of the American colonies.
    Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Additionally, many of the vessels visit the same locations year after year and can provide valuable information on changes in wildlife colonies.
    Dalton Johnson, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of colonies
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