nounπShareA percussive musical instrument spanned with a thin covering on at least one end for striking, forming an acoustic chamber, affecting what materials are used to make it; a membranophone."The band needed new drums for their performance, so they chose a set made of maple wood for its bright sound. "musicsoundentertainmentmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny similar hollow, cylindrical object."Replace the drum unit of your printer."soundmusicutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA barrel or large cylindrical container for liquid transport and storage."The restaurant ordered ketchup in 50-gallon drums."materialitemindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe encircling wall that supports a dome or cupola."The architect specified reinforced concrete for the drums of the new cathedral's dome to ensure its stability. "architecturepartstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of the cylindrical blocks that make up the shaft of a pillar."The ancient Greek pillar was made of several drums stacked on top of each other to create its height. "architecturepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA drumfish (family Sciaenidae)."The fisherman was excited to have caught two large drums in his net. "fishanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tip; a piece of information."I got the drums that the test would be on chapters three and four. "communicationinfoChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small hill or ridge of hills."The sheep grazed peacefully on the rolling drums of the Irish countryside. "geographyplacenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA social gathering or assembly held in the evening.""The women in the village held drums every Friday night to share stories and sing songs." "groupentertainmenteventculturesocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person's home; a house or other building, especially when insalubrious; a tavern, a brothel."The constable warned the new recruits to stay away from those drums on the edge of town, known for trouble and vice. "buildingplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
