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drum — drum1 /drum/, n., pl. drums, (esp. collectively for 11) drum, v., drummed, drumming. n. 1. a musical percussion instrument consisting of a hollow, usually cylindrical, body covered at one or both ends with a tightly stretched membrane, or head,… … Universalium
drum brakes — A form of friction brakes comprising two curved shoes that have a heat absorbing friction material bonded to their surface. These shoes are pressed outward against the inside of a cylindrical drum that rotates with the wheel. Application of… … Aviation dictionary
drum trap — a small fish trap in the shape of a cylindrical drum with entrance funnels, about 30 cm in diameter, made of local materials such as bamboo … Dictionary of ichthyology
Drum — Drum, n. [Cf. D. trom, trommel, LG. trumme, G. trommel, Dan. tromme, Sw. trumma, OHG. trumba a trumpet, Icel. pruma a clap of thunder, and as a verb, to thunder, Dan. drum a booming sound, drumme to boom; prob. partly at least of imitative… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Drum handler — is a mechanical equipment that is used to handle and transport cylindrical module such as steel drums, barrels, plastic drums and fiber drums. It has spring loaded metal arms for a tight and secure grip. This equipment is commonly used in… … Wikipedia
drum — drum1 or drumfish [drum′fish΄drum] n. [< Du trom, akin to MLowG trumme, drum, OHG trumba, of echoic orig.] 1. a) a percussion instrument consisting of a hollow cylinder or hemisphere with a membrane stretched tightly over the end or ends,… … English World dictionary
drum — ► NOUN 1) a percussion instrument with a skin stretched across a rounded frame, sounded by being struck with sticks or the hands. 2) a cylindrical object or part, especially a container. 3) a sound made by or resembling that of a drum. 4) Austral … English terms dictionary
drum — I [[t]drʌm[/t]] n. pl. drums, (esp. collectively for11)drum, 1) mad a musical percussion instrument consisting of a hollow, usu. cylindrical body covered at one or both ends with a tightly stretched membrane, or head, which is struck with the… … From formal English to slang
Drum (disambiguation) — Contents 1 Places 2 People 3 Brands 4 Entertainment … Wikipedia
Drum — For other uses, see Drum (disambiguation). The drum is a member of the percussion group of musical instruments, which is technically classified as the membranophones.[1] Drums consist of at least one membrane, called a drumhead or drum skin, that … Wikipedia
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