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thrummed

 

[ [θrʌmd] ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sound production

To thrummed means to produce a continuous humming or buzzing sound, often in a rhythmic manner. This term can describe the sound of a vibrating string or a steady background noise.

Synonyms

buzzed, drummed, hummed

Examples of usage

  • The strings of the guitar thrummed under his fingers.
  • The machinery thrummed gently as it operated.
  • The bees thrummed around the blooming flowers.

Translations

Translations of the word "thrummed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 batucado

🇮🇳 थरथराना

🇩🇪 gedröhnt

🇮🇩 bergetar

🇺🇦 гудіння

🇵🇱 brzęczenie

🇯🇵 ドラムを叩く

🇫🇷 vibré

🇪🇸 zumbido

🇹🇷 titremek

🇰🇷 흔들리다

🇸🇦 اهتزاز

🇨🇿 bubnovat

🇸🇰 bubnovať

🇨🇳 颤动

🇸🇮 tresenje

🇮🇸 skella

🇰🇿 дүрсілдеу

🇬🇪 ძალიანობა

🇦🇿 titrəmək

🇲🇽 tamborilear

Etymology

The word 'thrummed' originates from the Middle English term 'thrum,' which refers to a short, thick piece of yarn or thread. The verb form developed to describe the action of making a sound resembling the rhythmic vibration of these threads or strings. Historically, it has been associated with various forms of music and craftsmanship, particularly in textile work where the sound of thrumming could be heard as yarn was woven. The evolution of the term reflects a broader relationship with sound and rhythm in both natural and artistic contexts, ultimately establishing 'thrummed' as a multifaceted term applicable to both literal and metaphorical vibrations.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,532, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.