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- [druhm]
- /drʌm/
- /drʌm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [druhm]
- /drʌm/
Definitions of drum word
- noun plural drum a 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. 1
- noun plural drum any hollow tree or similar object or device used in this way. 1
- noun plural drum the sound produced by such an instrument, object, or device. 1
- noun plural drum any rumbling or deep booming sound. 1
- noun plural drum a natural organ by which an animal produces a loud or bass sound. 1
- noun plural drum eardrum. 1
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Origin of drum
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; back formation from drumslade drum, drummer, alteration of Dutch or Low German trommelslag drumbeat, equivalent to trommel drum + slag beat (akin to slagen to beat; cognate with slay)
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Parts of speech for Drum
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drum popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
drum usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for drum
verb drum
- strum — to play on (a stringed musical instrument) by running the fingers lightly across the strings.
- roar — a loud, deep cry or howl, as of an animal or a person: the roar of a lion.
- thunder — a loud, explosive, resounding noise produced by the explosive expansion of air heated by a lightning discharge.
- throb — to beat with increased force or rapidity, as the heart under the influence of emotion or excitement; palpitate.
- rap — to carry off; transport.
noun drum
- barrel — A barrel is a large, round container for liquids or food.
- cask — A cask is a wooden barrel that is used for storing things, especially alcoholic drink.
- cylinder — A cylinder is an object with flat circular ends and long straight sides.
- container — A container is something such as a box or bottle that is used to hold or store things in.
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