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- [druhm]
- /drʌm/
- /drʌm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [druhm]
- /drʌm/
Definitions of drummed word
- noun plural drummed 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 drummed any hollow tree or similar object or device used in this way. 1
- noun plural drummed the sound produced by such an instrument, object, or device. 1
- noun plural drummed any rumbling or deep booming sound. 1
- noun plural drummed a natural organ by which an animal produces a loud or bass sound. 1
- noun plural drummed eardrum. 1
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Origin of drummed
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 Drummed
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preposition
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determiner
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drummed 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".
drummed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for drummed
verb drummed
- throbbed — to beat with increased force or rapidity, as the heart under the influence of emotion or excitement; palpitate.
- tapped — to draw liquid from (a vessel or container).
- thumped — a blow with something thick and heavy, producing a dull sound; a heavy knock.
- beat — If you beat someone or something, you hit them very hard.
- strummed — to play on (a stringed musical instrument) by running the fingers lightly across the strings.
noun drummed
- barreled — Having the specified number of barrels.
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