Drum
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɹʌm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Drum is a noun meaning Any similar hollow, cylindrical object.
Meaning
Any similar hollow, cylindrical object.
More Meanings
- A barrel or large cylindrical container for liquid transport and storage.
- (US) Synonym of construction barrel.
- (architecture) The encircling wall that supports a dome or cupola.
- (architecture) Any of the cylindrical blocks that make up the shaft of a pillar.
- A drumfish (family Sciaenidae).
- (Australia slang) A tip; a piece of information.
- (music) A percussive musical instrument spanned with a thin covering on at least one end for striking, forming an acoustic chamber; a membranophone.
Example Sentences
Replace the drum unit of your printer.
The ruffed grouse drums with his wings.
drumming with his fingers on the arm of his chair
The restaurant ordered ketchup in 50-gallon drums.
Word Forms
- drums
- drumming
- drummed
Synonyms for drum
Depending on context, synonyms include skins, thrum, beat, cram, barrel, swot.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include membranophone, tympan, swot, thrum, get up, cram.
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