Drum (Noun)
Meaning 1
The sound of a drum; "he could hear the drums before he heard the fifes".
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Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 2
A bulging cylindrical shape; hollow with flat ends.
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
Examples
- The drum was used to store and transport oil in large quantities.
- She lifted the heavy drum of chemicals into the truck with great difficulty.
- The cylindrical drum filled with sand provided stability to the tower.
- He placed the empty drum on the curb for collection on garbage day.
- A leak in the oil drum had spilled fuel all over the ground.
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Meaning 3
A hollow cast iron cylinder attached to the wheel that forms part of the brakes.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The brake drum was worn out and needed to be replaced to ensure safe stopping.
- When the brake pedal was pressed, the brake shoes made contact with the drum to slow down the vehicle.
- The mechanic inspected the brake drum for any signs of excessive wear or damage.
- The brake drum was attached to the wheel hub and rotated with the wheel as it turned.
- After a few thousand miles, the brake drum had developed a slight warp that caused the brakes to vibrate.
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Meaning 4
A cylindrical metal container used for shipping or storage of liquids.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The drum was filled with oil and sealed for transportation to the factory.
- Several drums of water were stacked on the truck to supply the campsite.
- A large drum of fuel was required to power the generators during the event.
- The workers carefully lifted the heavy drum of chemicals into the warehouse.
- A damaged drum of toxic waste was leaking into the nearby storm drain.
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Meaning 5
A musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 6
Small to medium-sized bottom-dwelling food and game fishes of shallow coastal and fresh waters that make a drumming noise.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The largemouth drum is a common sight in freshwater lakes and rivers throughout North America.
- The drum fish are known for their ability to produce a loud drumming noise, which they use to communicate with other fish.
- In the Gulf of Mexico, the red drum is a prized game fish, sought after by anglers for its strong fighting ability.
- The freshwater drum is a bottom-dwelling fish that feeds on crustaceans, insects, and small fish.
- The black drum is a large species of drum fish that can be found in coastal waters from North Carolina to Texas.