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DRUMS

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Drums.

Drums - 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)

Drums - 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 plays the drums in a rock band."
"The sound of drums echoed through the stadium."
"She joined the marching band to play the drums."
"He bought a set of drums to start his own band."
"The drummer's skillful beats on the drums amazed the audience."
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Word Game Points

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

DRUMS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is DRUMS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, drums is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DRUMS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is DRUMS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, drums is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DRUMS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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