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thrum

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thrum 1  (thrm)
v. thrummed, thrum·ming, thrums
v.tr.
1. Music To play (a stringed instrument) idly or monotonously: thrummed a guitar.
2. To speak, repeat, or recite in a monotonous tone of voice; drone.
v.intr.
1. Music To strum idly on a stringed instrument.
2. To speak in a monotonous tone of voice; drone.
n.
A thrumming sound.

[Imitative.]

thrum
Verb
[thrumming, thrummed]
1. to strum rhythmically but without expression on (a musical instrument)
2. to make a low beating or humming sound: the air conditioner thrummed
Noun
a repetitive strumming [imitative]

Thrum a band; a troop; a crowded area; a bundle of arrows, 1450.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.thrum - a thrumming sound; "he could hear the thrum of a banjo"
sound - the sudden occurrence of an audible event; "the sound awakened them"
Verb1.thrum - sound with a monotonous hum
sound, go - make a certain noise or sound; "She went `Mmmmm'"; "The gun went `bang'"
2.thrum - sound the strings of (a string instrument); "strum a guitar"
sound - cause to sound; "sound the bell"; "sound a certain note"
3.thrum - make a rhythmic sound; "Rain drummed against the windshield"; "The drums beat all night"
beat - indicate by beating, as with the fingers or drumsticks; "Beat the rhythm"
sound, go - make a certain noise or sound; "She went `Mmmmm'"; "The gun went `bang'"


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Heedless of the smoke and mud and wet, and of her two long journeys, she was gazing at it, as if the heavy thrum that issued from its many stories were proud music to her.
Joan and Sheldon heard the twanging thrum and saw Koogoo throw out his arms, at the same time dropping his rifle, stumble forward, and sink down on his hands and knees.
And to complete it all his horse stumbled upon several large broods of half-grown quail, and the air was filled with the thrum of their flight.
 
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