drums
nounDivide drums into syllables:
drums
How to pronounce drums:
Definition of drums:
- drums (noun):
- an object shaped like a drum
- a percussion instrument consisting of a hollow shell or cylinder with a drumhead stretched over one or both ends that is beaten with the hands or with some implement (such as a stick or wire brush)
Synonyms for drums:
barrel
barrels
brake drum
buckets
canister
canisters
cannisters
cans
cask
container
cylinder
drum
drumfish
membranophone
metal drum
tank
tins
tympan
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