drumsticks

Definition of drumsticksnext
plural of drumstick

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Noun
  • The number of females and calves is critical.
    Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Push-Ups to Downward-Facing Dog This strength-stretch combo move activates the chest, core, and arms while loosening the hamstrings and calves.
    Jenny McCoy, Outside, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Lucrezia’s Regularly voted the region’s top Italian restaurant, Lucrezia’s serves housemade pasta, classic Italian appetizers, and braised lamb shanks and short ribs in a garden setting.
    Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2025
  • Boos rain down as Jeremy Crawshaw shanks that punt off the side of his foot.
    Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Drumsticks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drumsticks. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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