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
Synonyms
Examples of thrum in a Sentence
Noun (1)
the steady thrum of the turbines in the power plant
Recent Examples on the Web
Barry Levitt, Vulture, 31 May 2024
It’s never fully explicated in the screenplay, but Max’s past mental health issues and possibly undiagnosed autism spectrum disorder are frequently alluded to, thrumming below the surface.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 31 May 2024
It’s never fully explicated in the screenplay, but Max’s mental health issues and possibly undiagnosed autism spectrum disorder are frequently alluded to, thrumming below the surface.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
The pub itself is always thrumming, partially thanks to the fact that getting a table in one of the three dining rooms is trickier than securing Glastonbury tickets.
—Sarah James, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2024
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Verb
Dialogue is nearly nonexistent, but the film thrums with a kinetic musical rhythm.
—Barry Levitt, Vulture, 31 May 2024
It’s never fully explicated in the screenplay, but Max’s past mental health issues and possibly undiagnosed autism spectrum disorder are frequently alluded to, thrumming below the surface.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 31 May 2024
It’s never fully explicated in the screenplay, but Max’s mental health issues and possibly undiagnosed autism spectrum disorder are frequently alluded to, thrumming below the surface.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
The pub itself is always thrumming, partially thanks to the fact that getting a table in one of the three dining rooms is trickier than securing Glastonbury tickets.
—Sarah James, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2024
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“Thrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrum. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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