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Rarethrumming
The correct spelling is thrumming.
How to pronounce thrumming
verb
Say it like: Thr-umm-ing
The correct spelling is thrumming. To cause a steady rhythmic vibration, usually by plucking. For example: "She watched as he thrummed the guitar strings absently."
Usage Examples
“She watched as he thrummed the guitar strings absently.”
“to thrum on a table”
“to thrum a piece of canvas, or a mat, thus making a rough or tufted surface”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To cause a steady rhythmic vibration, usually by plucking.
- 2.To make a monotonous drumming noise.
- 3.To furnish with thrums; to insert tufts in; to fringe.
- 4.To insert short pieces of rope-yarn or spun yarn in.
noun
- 1.The sound or action of something that thrums.
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