Definition of Thrum

1. Noun. A thrumming sound. "He could hear the thrum of a banjo"

Generic synonyms: Sound

2. Verb. Sound with a monotonous hum. "The streets thrum with cars "
Exact synonyms: Hum
Generic synonyms: Go, Sound
Derivative terms: Hum

3. Verb. Sound the strings of (a string instrument). ; "Strum a guitar"
Exact synonyms: Strum
Generic synonyms: Sound
Derivative terms: Strum

4. Verb. Make a rhythmic sound. "The drums beat all night"
Exact synonyms: Beat, Drum
Related verbs: Beat
Generic synonyms: Go, Sound
Derivative terms: Beat, Drummer

Definition of Thrum

1. n. One of the ends of weaver's threads; hence, any soft, short threads or tufts resembling these.

2. v. t. To furnish with thrums; to insert tufts in; to fringe.

3. v. i. To play rudely or monotonously on a stringed instrument with the fingers; to strum.

4. v. t. To play, as a stringed instrument, in a rude or monotonous manner.

Definition of Thrum

1. to play a stringed instrument idly or monotonously [v THRUMMED, THRUMMING, THRUMS]

Medical Definition of Thrum

1. 1. One of the ends of weaver's threads; hence, any soft, short threads or tufts resembling these. 2. Any coarse yarn; an unraveled strand of rope. 3. A threadlike part of a flower; a stamen. 4. A shove out of place; a small displacement or fault along a seam. 5. A mat made of canvas and tufts of yarn. Thrum cap, a knitted cap. Halliwell. Thrum hat, a hat made of coarse woolen cloth. Minsheu. Origin: OE. Thrum, throm; akin to OD. Drom, D. Dreum, G. Trumm, lump, end, fragment, OHG. Drum end, Icel. Romr edge, brim, and L. Terminus a limit, term. Cf. Term Alternative forms: thrumb. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Thrum

throw back
throw cold water on
throw in
throw in the towel
throw off
throw out
throw out of kilter
throw overboard
throw pillow
throw rug
throw stick
throw together
throw up
thru
thrum (current term)
thrum (current term)
thrum-eyed
thrummed
thrummer
thrummers
thrummier
thrummiest
thrumming
thrummy
thrums
thrumwort
thruput
thruputs
thrush
thrush

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