Definition of drum - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
musicmusical instrument with a membrane for striking
- He played the drum in the school band.
2.
storagelarge cylindrical container for storing liquids
- The oil was stored in a metal drum.
3.
soundsound of something being hit repeatedly
- The drum of raindrops on the roof was soothing.
4.
machine partrevolving cylinder in a machine
- The drum of the washing machine was full.
5.
toolscylindrical object for winding wire or rope
- The cable was wound around a drum.
6.
architectureTECH. cylindrical block in a pillarTECH.
- The ancient pillar was made of several drums.
7.
marine lifeTECH. bottom-dwelling fish making a drumming noiseTECH.
- The fisherman caught a large drum.
Verb
1.
play musictr./intr. play a percussion instrumenttr./intr.
- She loves to drum in the school band.
2.
musicintr. make a rhythmic sound by beatingintr.
- He drummed his fingers on the table.
3.
rhythmintr. throb like a heartbeatintr.
- His heart drummed in his chest with excitement.
4.
educationtr. instil by constant repetitiontr.
- The teacher drummed the rules into the students.
5.
communicationtr. summon or call by drummingtr.
- The tribe drummed to call the villagers.
Images of drum
musical instrument with a membrane for striking 
large cylindrical container for storing liquids 
revolving cylinder in a machine 
cylindrical object for winding wire or rope 
cylindrical block in a pillar 
bottom-dwelling fish making a drumming noise
Expressions with drum
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make a continuous tapping sound
He would drum on the table when he was bored.
teach something by repeating it many times
The teacher drummed the formula into the students' heads.
generate interest or support through effort
They drummed up support for the new policy.
force someone to leave a place or position
He was drummed out of the club for breaking the rules.
strike a drum to produce sound
The musician beat a drum during the concert.
criticize someone harshly and repeatedly
The politician was beat like a drum by the media.
heart beating very fast and hard because of strong feeling
His heart beat like a jungle drum as he waited for the results.
act independently or differently from others, follow own ideas
She always marches to her own drum, ignoring peer pressure.
force someone to leave a place
The corrupt official was drummed out of town by angry citizens.
act independently from others' expectations or norms
She always marches to a different drum at work.
make persistent and forceful demands
The activists pounded the drum for climate action.
promote or support something very strongly
She always bangs the drum for animal rights.
promote or support something enthusiastically
She beat the drum for the new community center.
force someone to learn by constant repetition
She drummed the safety rules into her children's heads.
generate interest or support for a business
They used social media to drum up business for their new store.
gather support or interest through effort
The politician traveled across the country to drum up support for his campaign.
extremely tight or secure without any gaps
The lid was tight as a drum, keeping the contents fresh.
rapid succession of drumbeats used to build suspense or excitement
The audience held their breath as the drum roll preceded the announcement.
set of drums and cymbals played by one person
He played a solo on the drum set.
large drum making deep, low sounds in music
He played the bass drum in the marching band.
large round container for holding or moving oil
The oil drum was filled and ready for shipping.
small drum from Cuba played with the hands
He played a rhythm on the bongo drum.
shaped in a form resembling a drum
The building had a drum-like structure.
tall drum played with hands
She played the conga drum at the concert.
Origin of drum
Dutch, trom (drum)
Terms with drum included in their meaning
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drum rhythm
sound of something being struck rhythmically
music
type of drum originating from Cuba
music
characterized by strong drum-beats and distorted guitars
music
small drum with wires across the bottom
music
performer who imitates drum sounds with their voice
drum sound
sound made after a joke or funny moment
transportation
truck with a rotating drum for mixing concrete
drums
set of wires on a drum creating a rattling sound
drum beat
create a rhythm by hitting repeatedly
drumming
strike a drum or surface in a steady rhythm
mechanical engineering
part of a drum brake holding the lining
equipment
rotating drum or spool used to wind, store, and unwind cable
construction
device with a revolving drum for mixing concrete
music
musical instrument made from a steel drum
game
lottery game with tickets drawn from a drum
military signal
drum or bugle signal for soldiers to return
parade
long stick twirled by a drum major
music
large metal drum in an orchestra
vehicle part
brake parts that press against a drum to stop a vehicle
raising weights
device for raising weights using a wheel and drum
music
tall narrow Cuban drum played with hands
cooking
container used to shape food into a drum shape
games
drum used for drawing lottery tickets
music
play a short drum flourish made of quick, repeated strokes
Examples of drum in a sentence
She gifted him a drum for his birthday. They filled the drum with rainwater for the garden. A plastic drum was used to store the chemicals safely. The drum of footsteps echoed in the hallway. I could hear the drum of the machine from the next room. The printer's drum needed replacement.
The drum in the copier was jammed. The rope was neatly coiled on the drum. A drum is essential for storing long lengths of cable. The restoration team carefully replaced the missing drum. Each drum in the column was intricately carved. The local market sold fresh drum. Drum are often found in coastal waters. He likes to drum on his desk when bored. They drum together every weekend at the park. The children drummed on buckets in the parade. She drummed softly while waiting for the song to begin. Rain drummed on the roof all night. Fingers drummed impatiently on the table. She drummed the safety procedures into the workers. Parents often drum good manners into their children. They drummed to alert the neighboring tribes. The soldiers drummed to signal the start of the march.
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- French:tambour, tambouriner, ...
- German:Trommel, trommeln, ...
- Italian:tamburo, percuotere, ...
- Spanish:tambor, percutir, ...
- Portuguese:tambor, tocar bateria, ...
- Chinese:鼓, 打鼓, ...
- Japanese:ドラム, ドラムを叩く, ...
- Arabic:طَبْل, قَرَعَ, ...
- Hebrew:תּוֹף, לְתוֹפֵף, ...
- Russian:барабан, барабанить, ...
- Ukrainian:барабан, барабанити, ...
- Hindi:ढोल, ड्रम बजाना, ...
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