English dictionary

thrum

/T/r/@/m/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a thrumming sound

noun.event

Examples
He could hear the thrum of a banjo.

Source: WordNet 3.0
One of the ends of weaver's threads; hence, any soft, short threads or tufts resembling these.

noun

Source: webster1913

sound with a monotonous hum

verb.perception

Synonyms hum

Source: WordNet 3.0
sound the strings of (a string instrument)

verb.perception

Synonyms strum

Source: WordNet 3.0
make a rhythmic sound

verb.perception

Synonyms beat drum

Source: WordNet 3.0
To furnish with thrums; to insert tufts in; to fringe.

verb

Source: webster1913
To play rudely or monotonously on a stringed instrument with the fingers; to strum.

verb

Source: webster1913
To play, as a stringed instrument, in a rude or monotonous manner.

verb

Source: webster1913