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DRUM

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Drum.

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Drum - as a noun

A musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
membranophonetympan
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
percussion instrumentpercussive instrument
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The sound of a drum

Example: "He could hear the drums before he heard the fifes"

A bulging cylindrical shape; hollow with flat ends

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barrel

A cylindrical metal container, commonly used for shipping or storage of liquids

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
metal drum

A hollow cast iron cylinder attached to the wheel that forms part of the brakes

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brake drum

Small to medium-sized bottom-dwelling food and game fishes of shallow coastal and fresh waters that make a drumming noise

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drumfish
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sciaenidsciaenid fish
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Drum - as a verb

Make a rhythmic sound

Example: "Rain drummed against the windshield"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beatthrum

Play a percussion instrument

Study intensively, as before an exam

Example: "I had to bone up on my latin verbs before the final exam"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bone upcramget upgrind awaymug upswotswot up

Example Sentences

"He played the drum with great precision."
"The rhythmic beat of the drum filled the room."
"She tapped the drum lightly with her fingertips."
"The drummers performed a breathtaking drum solo."
"The sound of the drum echoed through the valley."
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Word Game Points

Is DRUM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, drum is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DRUM has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is DRUM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, drum is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DRUM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is DRUM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, drum is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DRUM has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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