drum Definition

drum
noun

1. A percussion instrument consisting of a hollow frame with a skin or other membrane stretched tightly across its opening, sounding when struck.
2. Any object resembling this in shape, especially a cylindrical container.
3. An eardrum.

verb drummed, drumming

intr
1. To beat a drum.
tr & intr
2. To make or cause to make continuous tapping or thumping sounds.

Idiom: beat the drum for something (bang the drum for something)

To try to interest people in it; to publicize it.

Etymology: 16c: related to German Trommel; imitating the sound made.

Phrasal Verb: drum something in or into someone

To force it into their mind through constant repetition.

Phrasal Verb: drum someone out

To expel them.

Phrasal Verb: drum something up

To achieve or attract it by energetic persuasion.
Example: managed to drum up more support