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单词 thrum
释义

thrum

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verb (1)

ˈthrəm How to pronounce thrum (audio)
thrummed; thrumming

intransitive verb

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

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noun (1)

: the monotonous sound of thrumming

thrum

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noun (2)

1
a(1)
: a fringe of warp threads left on the loom after the cloth has been removed
(2)
: one of these warp threads
b
: a tuft or short piece of rope yarn used in thrumming canvas
usually used in plural
c
: bit, particle
2
: a hair, fiber, or threadlike leaf on a plant
also : a tuft or fringe of such structures
thrum adjective

thrum

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verb (2)

thrummed; thrumming

transitive verb

1
: to furnish with thrums : fringe
2
: to insert short pieces of rope yarn or spun yarn in (a piece of canvas) to make a rough surface or a mat which can be wrapped about rigging to prevent chafing

Synonyms

Noun (1)

  • burr
  • buzz
  • chirr
  • churr
  • drone
  • hum
  • purr
  • whir
  • whirr
  • whiz
  • whizz
  • zoom
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Word History

Etymology

Verb (1)

imitative

Noun (2)

Middle English, from Old English -thrum (in tungethrum ligament of the tongue); akin to Old High German drum fragment

First Known Use

Verb (1)

1592, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 2

Noun (1)

1798, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Verb (2)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

thrum

verb

ˈthrəm How to pronounce thrum (audio)
thrummed; thrumming
: to play a stringed instrument idly : strum

thrum 1 of 2

noun

as in hum
a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion the steady thrum of the turbines in the power plant

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • hum
  • purr
  • buzz
  • whisper
  • whir
  • rustle
  • drone
  • whirr
  • chirr
  • burr
  • murmur
  • churr
  • sigh
  • zoom
  • moan
  • gurgle
  • whiz
  • whizz
  • gasp
  • hiss
  • babble
  • susurrus
  • susurration
  • coo
  • zip
  • zing
  • suspiration
  • whish

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • roar
  • screech
  • shriek
  • scream
  • squeal
  • howl
  • yell
  • squall
  • yelp
  • bawl
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thrum

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verb

as in to whisper

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • whisper
  • hiss
  • purr
  • hum
  • whir
  • murmur
  • whirr
  • sigh
  • fizz
  • burr
  • swish
  • sizzle
  • drone
  • whistle
  • whoosh
  • buzz
  • rustle
  • whizz
  • wheeze
  • coo
  • whiz
  • zip
  • chirr
  • bumble
  • whish
  • zoom
  • curr
  • churr
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