thrum

thrum

thrum¹ [thrum]

n.

[ME < OE (in comp.), ligament, akin to Ger trumm < IE base * ter-, to pass over, cross > TRANS-, TERM²]

1.

a) the row of warp thread ends left on a loom when the web is cut off

b) any of these ends

2. any short end thread or fringe

3. [pl.] Naut. short pieces of woolen or hempen yarn for thrumming canvas

vt.

thrummed, thrumming

1. to provide with or make of thrums; fringe

2. Naut. to insert thrums in (canvas) to make a rough surface for preventing chafing, stopping leaks, etc.

thrum² [thrum]

vt.

thrummed, thrumming [echoic]

1. to strum (a guitar, banjo, etc.)

2. to tell in a monotonous, tiresome way

3. to drum on with the fingers

vi.

1.

a) to thrum a guitar, etc.

b) to sound when so played

2. to drum with the fingers

n.

a thrumming or the sound of this