thrum

verb \ ˈthrəm \

Definition of thrum

thrummed; thrumming

intransitive verb

1 :to sound with a monotonous hum

2 :to play or pluck a stringed instrument idly :strum

transitive verb

1 :to play (something, such as a stringed instrument) in an idle or relaxed manner

2 :to recite tiresomely or monotonously

Origin and Etymology of thrum

imitative

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First Known Use: 1592

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thrum

noun

Definition of thrum

:the monotonous sound of thrumming

First Known Use of thrum

1798

thrum

noun

Definition of thrum

1 a (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

c :bit, particle

2 :a hair, fiber, or threadlike leaf on a plant; also :a tuft or fringe of such structures

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thrum

adjective

Origin and Etymology of thrum

Middle English, from Old English -thrum (in tungethrum ligament of the tongue); akin to Old High German drum fragment

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First Known Use: 14th century

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thrum

verb

Definition of thrum

thrummed; thrumming

transitive verb

1 :to furnish with thrums :fringe

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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verb \ ˈthrəm \

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thrummed; thrumming

:to play a stringed instrument idly :strum

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