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drum

noun

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a metal container in the shape of a cylinder

an oil drum

Synonyms of drum

barrel, can, canister (also cannister), tin

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drum

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of drum

to strike or cause to strike lightly and usually rhythmically

absentmindedly drumming his fingers on the table

Synonyms of drum

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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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