thrum
2thrum
verbthrummedthrum·ming
Definition of THRUM
transitive verb
2
: to insert short pieces of rope yarn or spun yarn in (a piece of canvas) to make a rough surface or a mat which can be wrapped about rigging to prevent chafing
First Known Use of THRUM
15th century
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