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Noun
A percussive musical instrument spanned with a thin covering on at least one end for striking
Noun
Plural for a cylindrical container or receptacle
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“The tree clippings are stacked vertically in a large oil drum.”
Noun
Plural for a sound made by or resembling that of a drum
“She woke in the morning to the drum of raindrops on the tin roof.”
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Plural for an establishment for women of the night to ply their trade
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Plural for the sound of one solid object striking against another, especially in music
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Plural for a thin layer that covers something, in the general sense
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Plural for a large, rope-tuned, skin-covered drum played with the bare hands
Noun
Plural for a visible or audible sign or sound that warns of danger
Noun
Plural for any fish belonging to the family Sciaenidae
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Plural for a nightclub or restaurant where cabaret is performed
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Plural for a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain
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Plural for reports of recent events or facts
Verb
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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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To make a formal public statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention
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To make a loud, deep, resonant sound
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To declare or announce in a formal or solemn way
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To strike or hit repeatedly
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To campaign or advocate on an issue or for change, typically politically
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To urge or push inward through force
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(based on instrument used) To produce music
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To force (something) into place or into a (compact) space
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