DRUM


Meaning of DRUM in English

n. 25B6; noun

the beat of a drum : percussion instrument; bongo, tom-tom, snare drum, kettledrum; historical tambour. See list at percussion .

the steady drum of raindrops : BEAT, rhythm, patter, tap, pounding, thump, thud, rattle, pitter-patter, pit-a-pat, rat-a-tat, thrum.

a drum of radioactive waste : CANISTER, barrel, cylinder, tank, bin, can; container.

25B6; verb

she drummed her fingers on the desk : TAP, beat, rap, thud, thump; tattoo, thrum.

the rules were drummed into us at school : INSTIL, drive, din, hammer, drill, drub, implant, ingrain, inculcate.

25A0; drum someone out EXPEL, dismiss, throw out, oust; drive out, get rid of; exclude, banish; informal give someone the boot, boot out, kick out, give someone their marching orders, give someone the push, show someone the door, send packing; Military cashier.

25A0; drum something up ROUND UP, gather, collect; summon, attract; canvass, solicit, petition.

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