SINCE 1828
thrum
verb (1)
\ ˈthrəm
\
\
thrummed;
thrumming
Definition of thrum
(Entry 1 of 4)
1
: to sound with a monotonous hum
2
: to play or pluck a stringed instrument idly : strum
1
: to play (something, such as a stringed instrument) in an idle or relaxed manner
2
: to recite tiresomely or monotonously
thrum
noun (1)Definition of thrum (Entry 2 of 4)
: the monotonous sound of thrumming
thrum
noun (2)Definition of thrum (Entry 3 of 4)
1a(1)
: a fringe of warp threads left on the loom after the cloth has been removed
(2)
: one of these warp threads
b
: a tuft or short piece of rope yarn used in thrumming canvas
—usually used in plural
2
: a hair, fiber, or threadlike leaf on a plant
also
: a tuft or fringe of such structures
thrum
verb (2)
thrummed;
thrumming
Definition of thrum (Entry 4 of 4)
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
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thrum
verb
\ ˈthrəm
\
\
thrummed;
thrumming
Kids Definition of thrum
: to play a stringed instrument idly : strum
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