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\ 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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verb\ ˈthrəm \
\thrummed; thrumming
Kids Definition of thrum
: to play a stringed instrument idly : strum
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The first known use of thrum was in the 14th century
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