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drum

/ˈdɹʌm/

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noun

Tambour

A 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.

Examples :

"My little sister loves to play the drum. "

Ma petite sœur adore jouer du tambour.

music sound entertainment

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noun

Tambour, fût

Any similar hollow, cylindrical object.

Examples :

"Replace the drum unit of your printer."

Remplacez le tambour de votre imprimante.

music utensil sound item

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Fût, tonneau

A barrel or large cylindrical container for liquid transport and storage.

Examples :

"The restaurant ordered ketchup in 50-gallon drums."

Le restaurant a commandé du ketchup en fûts de 190 litres.

material utensil item

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noun

Tambour

The encircling wall that supports a dome or cupola.

Examples :

"The church's dome rested on a sturdy drum, which helped support its weight. "

Le dôme de l'église reposait sur un tambour robuste, qui aidait à supporter son poids.

architecture part building

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noun

Tambour

Any of the cylindrical blocks that make up the shaft of a pillar.

Examples :

"The architect carefully measured each drum of the building's support pillar. "

L'architecte a soigneusement mesuré chaque tambour du pilier de soutien du bâtiment.

architecture part building

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noun

Tambour

A drumfish (family Sciaenidae).

Examples :

"The fisherman caught a drum while out on the boat. "

Le pêcheur a attrapé un tambour alors qu'il était sur le bateau.

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Tuyau, renseignement

A tip; a piece of information.

Examples :

"The teacher gave us a drum about the upcoming test: it will be multiple choice. "

Le professeur nous a donné un tuyau sur le prochain examen : ce sera un QCM.

communication info media

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noun

Colline, chaîne de collines

A small hill or ridge of hills.

Examples :

"The hikers climbed the drum before reaching the summit of the mountain. "

Les randonneurs ont gravi la colline avant d'atteindre le sommet de la montagne.

geography geology

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Réunion, rassemblement

A social gathering or assembly held in the evening.

Examples :

"The school held a drum for parents to meet the new teachers. "

L'école a organisé une réunion pour que les parents rencontrent les nouveaux professeurs.

group entertainment event society tradition culture

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Domicile, taudis, bouge

A person's home; a house or other building, especially when insalubrious; a tavern, a brothel.

Examples :

"The old, run-down drum was known in the neighborhood as a place where trouble brewed. "

Le taudis délabré était connu dans le quartier comme un endroit où les ennuis se préparaient.