thrum Synonyms
thrum Meaning
thrum (n)
a thrumming sound
thrum (v)
sound with a monotonous hum
sound the strings of (a stringed instrument)
make a rhythmic sound
thrum (n.)
One of the ends of weaver's threads; hence, any soft, short threads or tufts resembling these.
Any coarse yarn; an unraveled strand of rope.
A threadlike part of a flower; a stamen.
A shove out of place; a small displacement or fault along a seam.
A mat made of canvas and tufts of yarn.
thrum (v. t.)
To furnish with thrums; to insert tufts in; to fringe.
To insert short pieces of rope-yarn or spun yarn in; as, to thrum a piece of canvas, or a mat, thus making a rough or tufted surface.
To play, as a stringed instrument, in a rude or monotonous manner.
Hence, to drum on; to strike in a monotonous manner; to thrum the table.
thrum (v. i.)
To play rudely or monotonously on a stringed instrument with the fingers; to strum.
Hence, to make a monotonous drumming noise; as, to thrum on a table.
thrum Sentence Examples
- The strings on the guitar thrummed softly as she gently plucked them.
- The wind thrummed through the trees, creating an eerie symphony.
- The motor of the old car thrummed loudly, drowning out all other sound.
- Her heart thrummed in her chest as she waited for the results.
- The thunder thrummed in the distance, signaling an approaching storm.
- The drums thrummed a steady beat, guiding the dancers' movements.
- The thrum of the engines filled the air as the airplane took off.
- The bassline thrummed through the subwoofer, shaking the room.
- The hummingbird's wings thrummed rapidly as it hovered in mid-air.
- The rhythm of the thrumming rain on the roof filled the house with a peaceful ambiance.
FAQs About the word thrum
a thrumming sound, sound with a monotonous hum, sound the strings of (a stringed instrument), make a rhythmic soundOne of the ends of weaver's threads; hence, a
sigh,whisper, whirr, purr, whir, murmur, hiss, hum,fizz, whiz
squeal, squeal, screech, squall, squall, howl, yell, howl, scream, roar
The strings on the guitar thrummed softly as she gently plucked them.
The wind thrummed through the trees, creating an eerie symphony.
The motor of the old car thrummed loudly, drowning out all other sound.
Her heart thrummed in her chest as she waited for the results.
