drum

US /drʌm/
UK /drʌm/
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a percussion instrument consisting of a hollow cylindrical shell with a skin or plastic membrane stretched tightly across one or both ends, played by beating with sticks or the hands.

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He played the drum with great enthusiasm.
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The band's sound was dominated by the powerful drums.
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a cylindrical container or receptacle, typically for liquids or powders.

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The oil was stored in large metal drums.
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She used an empty drum as a makeshift table.
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barrelcaskvatcontainercylinder
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to play a drum or drums.

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He began to drum his fingers on the table impatiently.
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The rain drummed against the windowpane all night.
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beattapthumprappound
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