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The act or sound of thumping or pounding something repeatedly or rhythmically
“The sakê had begun to take effect, and the Count heard the drumming of the rain outside as if it were striking the back of his skull.”
A loud, deep, resonant sound
Intensely rhythmic or strong, causing loud noise or vibrations
Present participle for to beat or tap rhythmically, especially on drums
“As she watched the street performer drum on old buckets and cans, she couldn't help but tap her foot to the infectious rhythm.”
Present participle for to throb or pulsate, sometimes audibly
“She kept moving, until her steps were quicker, stronger. Her heart began to drum. The moon calls to the sea, and something was calling to her.”
Present participle for to strike with a quick light blow or blows, usually in a rhythmic fashion
“She would typically fidget, tap her foot, and drum her fingers on her leg when she was nervous.”
Present participle for to drill or review in an attempt to establish memorization
“So take this piece of advice, drum it into your head, and you will thank me in the long run.”
Present participle for to make a formal public statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention
Present participle for to make a loud, deep, resonant sound
Present participle for to declare or announce in a formal or solemn way
Present participle for to strike or hit repeatedly
Present participle for to campaign or advocate on an issue or for change, typically politically
Present participle for to urge or push inward through force
(based on instrument used) Present participle for to produce music
Present participle for to force (something) into place or into a (compact) space
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