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drum

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Số nhiều: drumsQuá khứ: drummedPhân từ 2: drummedV-ing: drumming

The word evokes a sense of rhythmic repetition and vibration. Whether it refers to a musical instrument or a nervous habit, there is an inherent association with a steady, pulsing cadence that can be either energizing or irritating. In a mechanical or industrial sense, the word shifts from music to utility, focusing on the shape of the object rather than the sound it makes. This creates a stark contrast between the artistic energy of a musical drum and the heavy, static presence of a storage drum.

Countable when referring to the instrument or the container. Uncountable when referring to the rhythmic sound produced by drumming.

Ý nghĩa

Danh từ

"The drummer played a steady beat."

Danh từ

A cylindrical container, typically for oil or chemicals.

"The garage was full of empty oil drums."

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

"He drummed his fingers on the table."

Nội động từ

"The rain drummed against the roof."

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