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Definition of black drum

black drum

Plural:black drum
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North American A chunky, bottom-dwelling saltwater fish (Pogonias cromis) native to the western Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, characterized by its grayish-black color, high arched back, and the drumming sound it can produce.

Example

"The anglers spent the early morning surf casting along the Texas coast, hoping to reel in a large black drum."

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Black drum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/black%20drum
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