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- [druhm]
- /drʌm/
- /drʌm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [druhm]
- /drʌm/
Definitions of drums word
- noun plural drums 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 drums any hollow tree or similar object or device used in this way. 1
- noun plural drums the sound produced by such an instrument, object, or device. 1
- noun plural drums any rumbling or deep booming sound. 1
- noun plural drums a natural organ by which an animal produces a loud or bass sound. 1
- noun plural drums eardrum. 1
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Origin of drums
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 Drums
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preposition
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drums 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".
drums usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for drums
verb drums
noun drums
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- casks — Plural form of cask.
- cylinders — Plural form of cylinder.
- containers — Plural form of container.
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