Technology And Computing Terms

noun a low, steady continuous sound or murmur

verb to make a low, steady continuous sound

• The hum of the machines in the factory could be heard from a distance.
• I love the hum of the city streets at night.
• The hum of the concert was so loud, it was lit!
• The hum of excitement filled the air as the team prepared for the big game.

noun goods or materials thrown overboard from a ship to lighten its load in an emergency

• The coast guard collected the jetsam that washed ashore after the storm.
• I found some cool jetsam on the beach during my morning walk.
• Let's see if we can find any valuable jetsam in this area.
• His mind was filled with jetsam of memories from his past.

noun the action or practice of using a bench to lift weights in weightlifting or bodybuilding

• The coach decided to make a change in the lineup by benching the star player.
• I heard the coach is benching some players for the next game.
• I can't believe they're benching him, he's the best player on the team!
• Sometimes we need to bench our own negative thoughts to move forward in life.