Definition of Drum
Drum
Drum
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A hollow cylindrical instrument beaten to produce sound.
e.g. The drummer's energetic solo on the drum electrified the crowd.
(noun)
a rhythmic beating sound produced by something being hit repeatedly;
e.g. We sat quietly and listened to the drum of the rain on the roof.
(noun)
broadly, a container or object shaped like a cylinder;
e.g. There was a large drum of gasoline behind the shed.
(verb)
to make a rhythmic beating sound/noise by repeatedly striking against something, or to play a percussive musical instrument;
e.g. I started to drum my finger against the desk as I waited. She was excited to drum with the band again after taking a break due to injury.
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