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thrum in Sindhi سنڌي
thrum in Telugu తెలుగు
thrum in English
- thrum⇄expr. thrums,
a. the row or fringe of warp threads left unwoven on the loom when the web is cut off.
Ex. to cut off the thrums for use as frills.
b. (Figurative.) odds and ends; scraps.
Ex. It is this, which ... makes life a who - thrum⇄noun the sound made by thrumming.
- thrum⇄noun thrummer.
- thrum⇄noun 1. an end of the warp thread left unwoven on the loom after the web is cut off.
2. any piece of loose thread or yarn.
3. a tuft, tassel, or fringe of threads at the edge of a piece of cloth.
4. (Scottish.) a tangle. - thrum⇄thrum (1), verb, thrummed,thrumming,noun.
- thrum⇄thrum (2), noun, verb, thrummed,thrumming.
- thrum⇄v.i. 1. to play on a stringed instrument by plucking the strings, especially in an idle, mechanical, or careless way; strum.
Ex. to thrum on a guitar.
2. to sound when thrummed on, as a guitar or its strings.
3. to drum or tap idly wi - thrum⇄v.t. 1. (Nautical.) to sew or fasten bunches of rope yarn over (a mat or sail) to produce a rough surface to prevent chafing or stop a leak.
2. (Obsolete or Dialect.) to furnish or adorn with thrums; cover with small tufts; make shaggy. - thrum⇄v.t. 1. to play (a stringed instrument, or a tune on it) idly, mechanically, or carelessly.
Ex. to thrum a guitar.
2a. to recite or tell in a monotonous way.
b. to hum over (a melody).