drum
//drʌm//
Noun
drumSingular
drumsPlural
1
A percussion instrument consisting of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched over one or both ends, played by striking with sticks or hands.
She plays the drums in a band.
2
A cylindrical container or object, especially one used for storing liquids.
The factory stores oil in large drums.
3
The eardrum; the tympanic membrane.
The loud noise hurt my drum.
Synonym
Verb
drumInfinitive
drumPresent tense
drummedPast tense
drummedPast participle
drummingPresent participle
drumsThird-person singular
1
To play a drum or drums.
She drums in a band every weekend.
2
To make a continuous rhythmic sound by tapping or beating repeatedly.
She drummed her fingers on the table while waiting.
3
To instill knowledge or information into someone through constant repetition.
My teacher drummed the multiplication tables into us.