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    thrum
    /θrʌm/

    verb

    • 1. make a continuous rhythmic humming sound: "the boat's huge engines thrummed in his ears"

    noun

    • 1. a continuous rhythmic humming sound: "the steady thrum of rain on the windows"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › thrumThrum Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. : to sound with a monotonous hum. 2. : to play or pluck a stringed instrument idly : strum. transitive verb. 1. : to play (something, such as a stringed instrument) in an idle or relaxed manner. 2. : to recite tiresomely or monotonously. thrum. 2 of 4. noun (1) : the monotonous sound of thrumming. thrum. 3 of 4. noun (2) 1. a (1)

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTHRUM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    THRUM definition: 1. to make a continuous low sound: 2. to play a guitar or similar stringed instrument in a way…. Learn more.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTHRUM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    THRUM meaning: 1. to make a continuous low sound: 2. to play a guitar or similar stringed instrument in a way…. Learn more.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTHRUM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Definition of 'thrum' thrum. (θrʌm ) Word forms: thrums , thrumming , thrummed. verb. When something such as a machine or engine thrums, it makes a low beating sound. The air-conditioner thrummed. [VERB] Thrum is also a noun. ...the thrum of refrigeration motors. [+ of] My head was going thrum thrum thrum.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › thrumThrum - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    When you make a rhythmic strumming sound, either with your voice or a stringed instrument, you thrum. If you and your friends all play the guitar, it may be fun sometimes to sit around and thrum together, improvising tunes.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › thrumTHRUM Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Thrum definition: to play on a stringed instrument, as a guitar, by plucking the strings, especially in an idle, monotonous, or unskillful manner; strum. . See examples of THRUM used in a sentence.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › thrumThrum - definition of thrum by The Free Dictionary

    1. a. The fringe of warp threads left on a loom after the cloth has been cut off. b. One of these threads. 2. A loose end, fringe, or tuft of thread or wool. tr.v. thrummed, thrum·ming, thrums. 1. To cover or trim with thrums; fringe. 2. To knit thrums into (mittens, hats, or socks).

  9. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › thrumthrum - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Aug 10, 2024 · thrum (plural thrums) A thrumming sound; a hum or vibration. This doesn’t detract from the fun of bargaining at the variety of Hong Kong’s night markets (those who don’t like to haggle should stay away) that often with shoppers till midnight.

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordTHRUM - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

    All you need to know about "THRUM" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

  11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › thrumthrum | meaning of thrum in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

    thrum meaning, definition, what is thrum: to make a low sound like the sound of an...: Learn more.