Loran

Pronunciation: /ˈlɔræn/

Definitions of loran

noun A type of electronic navigation system used for aircraft and ships

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a loran on the beach.

A2 The loran was a type of navigation system used on ships.

B1 The loran system helped sailors determine their position at sea.

B2 The loran technology has been largely replaced by GPS.

C1 The loran network was developed during World War II.

C2 The loran-C system provided accurate navigation for maritime and aviation purposes.

Examples of loran in a Sentence

formal The ship used a loran system for navigation during the voyage.

informal Do you know how to operate the loran device on this boat?

slang I'll just punch the coordinates into the loran and we'll be good to go.

figurative Her intuition acted as a loran guiding her through life's uncertainties.

Grammatical Forms of loran

• past tense: loved
• plural: lorans
• comparative: more loran
• superlative: most loran
• present tense: love
• future tense: will loran
• perfect tense: have loran
• continuous tense: is loran
• singular: loran
• positive degree: loran
• infinitive: to loran
• gerund: loraning
• participle: loraned

Origin and Evolution of loran

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'loran' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'loran' or 'loren', which meant to lose or destroy.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'loran' evolved to have various meanings related to loss, destruction, or ruin, depending on the context in which it was used.