drum

²drum

verb

drummeddrum·ming

Definition of DRUM

intransitive verb

1

: to make a succession of strokes or vibrations that produce sounds like drumbeats

2

: to beat a drum

3

: to throb or sound rhythmically

4

: to stir up interest : solicit

transitive verb

1

: to summon or enlist by or as if by beating a drum <were drummed into service>

2

: to dismiss ignominiously : expel —usually used with out

3

: to drive or force by steady effort or reiteration <drummed the speech into her head>

4

a : to strike or tap repeatedly b : to produce (rhythmic sounds) by such action

Examples of DRUM

1. She drummed while he played the guitar.
2. Her fingers drummed nervously on the table.
3. He was nervously drumming a pencil on the desk.

First Known Use of DRUM

1583

Related to DRUM

Synonyms: beat, ¹tap, rap

Related Words: bang, bash, bat, bonk, bop, hammer, hit, knock, paste, pound, slam, smack, sock, strike, swat, thud, thump, thwack, wallop, whack; chink, clatter, clink, ping; pat, pit-a-pat, pitter-patter; chuck, clap, click, flick, tip

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