OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 17413

drum

/ˈdɹʌm/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
tambor
A percussive musical instrument spanned with a thin covering on at least one end for striking, forming an acoustic chamber; a membranophone.
He's playing the piano and she's playing the drums!
The group played huge drums placed overhead, along with flutes and a kotolike zither.
cilindro • tambor
Any similar hollow, cylindrical object.
Replace the drum unit of your printer.
barril • bidón
A barrel or large cylindrical container for liquid transport and storage.
The restaurant ordered ketchup in 50-gallon drums.
Word forms
📚 verb • entry_id 17414

drum

/ˈdɹʌm/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
tamborear
To beat with a rapid succession of strokes.
The ruffed grouse drums with his wings.
drumming with his fingers on the arm of his chair
inculcar • recalcar
To drill or review in an attempt to establish memorization.
He’s still trying to drum Spanish verb conjugations into my head.
Those long ago memories of gnawing sexuality clashing against drummed in prejudice.