kettledrum
4 synonyms for kettledrum, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A large drum whose skin is stretched over a rounded metal bowl.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Formed from kettle and drum.
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