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drumstick

noun

Definition of drumstick

as in thigh

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Recent Examples of drumstick There’s a major bass drum accompanied by a major bass drumstick. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026 The man later came to her apartment with chicken drumsticks and seasoning and planned on using the air fryer. — Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 28 Apr. 2026 Gary recalls once that Horner’s drumstick broke during a music competition in front of judges. — Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026 From a souvenir ferry boat filled with fish and chips to ice cream in the shape of a chicken drumstick, here's a first look at the bold, indulgent and unexpected food lineup across the MLB. — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drumstick

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The Proposal actress’s strapless gown featured a corset bodice and a bold thigh-high slit on her right side, which was framed with a giant bow.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
Castro allegedly shot Sosa-Celis in the thigh while pursuing another man.

— Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2026

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Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that winger Jeremy Doku is set to be sidelined for up to three weeks with a calf injury.

— Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
As can best be summarized, the title character Niu Lai is a young calf born to a forest/shifting dreamscape who relies on his mother for protection.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026

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Adobos, whether with three chiles or the lone suave guajillo chile, become life-giving purees for marinated fish, chicken and beef shank.

— Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 25 Aug. 2026
Moving beyond the bit system, the Adapter also includes a snap-in T-shank fitting right inside the notch around the joint.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026

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