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drum — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • drum noun A percussion instrument with a tight skin stretched over a hollow body, played by striking.

Senses

drum is used for these senses in English:

  • 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.

drum — full definition

  1. noun A percussion instrument with a tight skin stretched over a hollow body, played by striking.
  2. noun A cylindrical container, especially one used to store or transport liquid.
  3. verb To strike or tap rhythmically, as if playing a drum.

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