Past tense for to beat or tap rhythmically, especially on drums
“As she watched the street performer drum on old buckets and cans, she couldn't help but tap her foot to the infectious rhythm.”
Past tense for to throb or pulsate, sometimes audibly
“She kept moving, until her steps were quicker, stronger. Her heart began to drum. The moon calls to the sea, and something was calling to her.”
Past tense for to strike with a quick light blow or blows, usually in a rhythmic fashion
“She would typically fidget, tap her foot, and drum her fingers on her leg when she was nervous.”
Past tense for to drill or review in an attempt to establish memorization
“So take this piece of advice, drum it into your head, and you will thank me in the long run.”
Past tense for to make a formal public statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention
Past tense for to make a loud, deep, resonant sound
Past tense for to campaign or advocate on an issue or for change, typically politically
Past tense for to urge or push inward through force
(based on instrument used) Past tense for to produce music
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