drum

/dɹˈʌm/

/ˈdɹəm/

Drum

a musical instrument consisting of a hollow, round frame with plastic or skin stretched tightly across one or both ends, played by hitting it with sticks or hands

synonyms : membranophone

tympan

the sound of a drum

small to medium-sized bottom-dwelling food and game fishes of shallow coastal and fresh waters that make a drumming noise

synonyms : drumfish

a cylindrical metal container used for shipping or storage of liquids

synonyms : metal drum

a hollow cast iron cylinder attached to the wheel that forms part of the brakes

synonyms : brake drum

a bulging cylindrical shape; hollow with flat ends

synonyms : barrel

to drum

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to produce a rapid and regular succession of beats, like that of a cockatoo

synonyms : beat

thrum

play a percussion instrument

study intensively, as before an exam

synonyms : bone

Examples

1. The teacher drummed the names of the state capitals into our heads.

2. He purchased a new drum set for his home studio.

3. She can play various drum patterns, from rock to reggae.

4. He played a fast rhythm on the drum during the band's performance.

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