drum Synonyms
Another word for drum
• noun (Context 1)
A percussion musical instrument consisting of a hollow shell or cylinder with a membrane stretched tightly across one or both ends, played by striking with the hands, sticks, or mallets.
"The percussionist kept a steady, energetic beat on the snare tabor throughout the jazz performance."
• verb (Context 2)
To play a drum or beat out a rhythm on a percussion instrument.
"She learned to beat at an early age and joined the school orchestra in sixth grade."
• noun (Context 3)
A large cylindrical container used for storing or transporting liquids or bulk materials, or a rotating cylindrical mechanical part inside a machine such as a washing machine or printer.
"The warehouse workers carefully loaded the heavy steel drums of olive oil onto the delivery truck."
• verb (Context 4)
To tap, strike, or thump a surface repeatedly and rhythmically, such as with one's fingers or feet.
"He began to tap his fingers impatiently on the desk while waiting for the computer to reboot."
• noun (Context 5)
A rhythmic, repetitive beating or tapping sound resembling that of a percussion instrument.
"We listened to the soothing beat of the autumn rain against the cabin roof."
• verb (Context 6)
To instill or drive a lesson, idea, or habit into someone's mind through constant repetition (usually followed by 'into').
"Our chemistry teacher worked hard to instill laboratory safety rules into every student from the very first day."
• noun (Context 7)
Any of various marine or freshwater perciform fishes of the family Sciaenidae, native to coastal and estuarine waters worldwide and noted for producing a deep drumming or croaking sound by vibrating special muscles against their swim bladder.
"Anglers fishing along the Gulf Coast frequently catch red drumfish in the shallow coastal marshes."
• noun (Context 8)
The eardrum, or tympanic membrane, which vibrates in response to sound waves within the ear.
"The sudden change in cabin pressure caused a brief ache in the eardrum of his left ear."