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drum
1[druhm]
noun
plural
drums, druma musical percussion instrument consisting of a hollow, usually cylindrical, body covered at one or both ends with a tightly stretched membrane, or head, which is struck with the hand, a stick, or a pair of sticks, and typically produces a booming, tapping, or hollow sound.
any hollow tree or similar object or device used in this way.
the sound produced by such an instrument, object, or device.
any rumbling or deep booming sound.
a natural organ by which an animal produces a loud or bass sound.
any cylindrical object with flat ends.
a cylindrical part of a machine.
a cylindrical box or receptacle, especially a large, metal one for storing or transporting liquids.
Also called tambour.Architecture.
any of several cylindrical or nearly cylindrical stones laid one above the other to form a column or pier.
a cylindrical or faceted construction supporting a dome.
Ichthyology.any of several marine and freshwater fishes of the family Sciaenidae that produce a drumming sound.
Also called drum memory.Computers.magnetic drum.
Archaic.an assembly of fashionable people at a private house in the evening.
a person who plays the drum.
Australian Informal.reliable, confidential, or profitable information.
to give someone the drum.
verb (used without object)
to beat or play a drum.
to beat on anything rhythmically, especially to tap one's fingers rhythmically on a hard surface.
to make a sound like that of a drum; resound.
(of ruffed grouse and other birds) to produce a sound resembling drumming.
verb (used with object)
to beat (a drum) rhythmically; perform by beating a drum.
to drum a rhythm for dancers.
to call or summon by, or as if by, beating a drum.
to drive or force by persistent repetition.
to drum an idea into someone.
to fill a drum with; store in a drum.
to drum contaminated water and dispose of it.
verb phrase
(formerly) to expel or dismiss from a military service in disgrace to the beat of a drum.
to dismiss in disgrace.
He was drummed out of the university for his gambling activities.
drum
2[druhm]
noun
a long, narrow hill or ridge.
drum
1/ ʌ /
noun
music a percussion instrument sounded by striking a membrane stretched across the opening of a hollow cylinder or hemisphere
informalto attempt to arouse interest in
the sound produced by a drum or any similar sound
an object that resembles a drum in shape, such as a large spool or a cylindrical container
architect
one of a number of cylindrical blocks of stone used to construct the shaft of a column
the wall or structure supporting a dome or cupola
short for eardrum
Also called: drumfish.any of various North American marine and freshwater sciaenid fishes, such as Equetus pulcher ( striped drum ), that utter a drumming sound
a type of hollow rotor for steam turbines or axial compressors
computing a rotating cylindrical device on which data may be stored for later retrieval: now mostly superseded by disks See disk
archaica drummer
informalthe necessary information (esp in the phrase give ( someone ) the drum )
verb
to play (music) on or as if on a drum
to beat or tap (the fingers) rhythmically or regularly
(intr) (of birds) to produce a rhythmic sound, as by beating the bill against a tree, branch, etc
to summon or call by drumming
(tr) to instil by constant repetition
to drum an idea into someone's head
drum
2/ ʌ /
noun
a narrow ridge or hill
Other 51Թ Forms
- underdrumming noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of drum1
Origin of drum2
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of drum1
Origin of drum2
Idioms and Phrases
beat the drum, to promote, publicize, or advertise.
The boss is out beating the drum for a new product.
Example Sentences
She stirs spirits with the barely heard whooshes of drum brushes waved in the air.
In this meeting on a warm June morning, Leo, 5, wanders off to play the drums in the next room.
Snap says its glasses will be useful in more ways, helping people translate signs, learn how to play the drums, browse recipes and access AI assistance.
Stone played keyboards, guitar, bass and drums and wrote, arranged and produced all of the group’s music.
In one study released last month, eastern and western chimpanzees — which are two different subspecies — were observed in the wild to have distinct drumming patterns.
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Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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