thrummed; thrumming
1
: to sound with a monotonous hum
2
: to play or pluck a stringed instrument idly : strum
1
: to play (something, such as a stringed instrument) in an idle or relaxed manner
2
: to recite tiresomely or monotonously
1
2
: a hair, fiber, or threadlike leaf on a plant
also
: a tuft or fringe of such structures
thrum
adjective
thrummed; thrumming
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
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“Thrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrum. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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