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drum noun 1 a percussion instrument consisting of a hollow frame with a skin or other membrane stretched tightly across its opening, sounding when struck. 2 any object resembling this in shape, especially a cylindrical container. 3 an eardrum. verb (drummed, drumming) 1 intrans to beat a drum. 2 tr & intr to make or cause to make continuous tapping or thumping sounds. beat or bang the drum for something to try to interest people in it; to publicize it.
ETYMOLOGY: 16c: related to German Trommel; imitating the sound made.
drum something in or into someone to force it into their mind through constant repetition. drum someone out to expel them. drum something up colloq to achieve or attract it by energetic persuasion • managed to drum up more support. |
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