鼓 — meaning in English
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English meaning
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drum
noun A percussion instrument with a tight skin stretched over a hollow body, played by striking.
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tabor
noun A small drum, traditionally played with one stick while the other hand plays a pipe.
Senses
鼓 is used for these senses in English:
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drum
(percussion instrument) A percussive musical instrument spanned with a thin covering on at least one end for striking, forming an acoustic chamber; a membranophone.
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tabor
(percussion instruments) A small drum.
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tambour
(sport) In real tennis, a buttress-like obstruction in the main wall.
drum — full definition
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noun A percussion instrument with a tight skin stretched over a hollow body, played by striking.
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noun A cylindrical container, especially one used to store or transport liquid.
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verb To strike or tap rhythmically, as if playing a drum.
