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thrum
1[ thruhm ]
verb (used without object)
- to play on a stringed instrument, as a guitar, by plucking the strings, especially in an idle, monotonous, or unskillful manner; strum.
- to sound when thrummed on, as a guitar or similar stringed instrument.
- to drum or tap idly with the fingers.
verb (used with object)
- to play (a stringed instrument, or a melody on it) by plucking the strings, especially in an idle, monotonous, or unskillful manner; strum.
- to drum or tap idly on.
- to recite or tell in a monotonous way.
noun
- an act or sound of thrumming; dull, monotonous sound.
thrum
2[ thruhm ]
noun
- one of the ends of the warp threads in a loom, left unwoven and remaining attached to the loom when the web is cut off.
- thrums, the row or fringe of such threads.
- any short piece of waste thread or yarn; tuft, tassel, or fringe of threads, as at the edge of a piece of cloth.
- Often thrums. Nautical. short bits of rope yarn used for making mats.
verb (used with object)
- Nautical. to insert short pieces of rope yarn through (canvas) and thus give it a rough surface, as for wrapping about a part to prevent chafing.
- to furnish or cover with thrums, ends of thread, or tufts.
thrum
1/ θrʌm /
noun
- any of the unwoven ends of warp thread remaining on the loom when the web has been removed
- such ends of thread collectively
- a fringe or tassel of short unwoven threads
verb
- tr to trim with thrums
thrum
2/ θrʌm /
verb
- to strum rhythmically but without expression on (a musical instrument)
- intr to drum incessantly
rain thrummed on the roof
- to repeat (something) monotonously
noun
- a repetitive strumming or recitation
Derived Forms
- ˈthrummer, noun
Other Words From
- thrummer noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of thrum1
Origin of thrum2
Word History and Origins
Origin of thrum1
Origin of thrum2
Example Sentences
But the album also thrums with wariness of modern fame and its distortions.
With five pairs of steel strings, the aggressive guitar is responsible for following the requinto and enhancing the melody with its metallic thrum.
In a star-making performance, Pierre is terrific as a man with a particular skill set thrumming below his composed, placid surface.
Skinny frames ricocheted off of each other, punch drunk on cheap vodka and the vibrations of the thrumming bass from the interim performer.
When she imitates the thrum of diesel engines that accompany most of her childhood memories, it’s with heartfelt nostalgia.
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