drumming

[ˈdrʌmɪŋ]

drumming Definition

• 1. the act of playing a drum or drums
• 2. a continuous rhythmic tapping or sound

Using drumming: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "drumming" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was drumming his fingers on the table.

• Example

  The drumming of the rain on the roof kept me awake all night.

• Example

  She is an expert in drumming.

drumming Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for drumming

• percussion
• beating
• rhythm

Phrases with drumming

• drumming up business/support

  to try to create interest or support for something

  Example

  The company is drumming up business by offering discounts.

• drumming one's fingers

  to tap one's fingers rhythmically on a surface

  Example

  He was drumming his fingers on the desk impatiently.

• drumming out of the army

  to dismiss someone from the army in a dishonorable way

  Example

  He was drummed out of the army for disobeying orders.

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Summary: drumming in Brief

Drumming [ˈdrʌmɪŋ] refers to the act of playing a drum or producing a continuous rhythmic tapping or sound. It can be used to describe someone who is an expert in drumming or someone who is impatiently tapping their fingers on a surface. Phrases like 'drumming up business/support' and 'drumming out of the army' are also common.