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thrum

UK
/θrʌm/
US
/θrʌm/

Translations

thrumverb
thrummed
Past Simple
thrummed
Past Participle
thrumming
Gerund
UK
/θrʌm/
US
/θrʌm/
gratterPour un instrument à cordes, surtout la guitare, en le pinçant ou en le brossant avec les doigts ou un médiator.
She thrummed her guitar softly, filling the room with a gentle melody.
Elle grattait doucement sa guitare, remplissant la pièce d’une mélodie douce.
ronronnerVerbe employé pour un bruit continu, doux et régulier, notamment d’un moteur.
The engine thrummed steadily as the car cruised down the highway.
Le moteur ronronnait régulièrement tandis que la voiture filait sur l’autoroute.
Additional translations
tambourinerPour un tapotement rythmique ou continu, souvent avec les doigts.
Synonyms
purr
vibrate
drone
buzz
hum
thrumnoun
thrums
pl
UK
/θrʌm/
US
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ronronnementSensation sonore continue, souvent pour un moteur ou un bruit sourd régulier.
The thrum of the engine was soothing as we drove down the highway.
Le ronronnement du moteur était apaisant tandis que nous roulions sur l’autoroute.
effilochureSens textile : bord ou frange de fils détachés d’une étoffe tissée.
The thrums along the edge of the old rug added a rustic charm to the room.
Les effilochures sur le bord du vieux tapis ajoutaient un charme rustique à la pièce.
Additional translations
chute de filS’emploie pour un petit reste de fil ou de laine, surtout en contexte de travail manuel.
Synonyms
buzz
throb
vibration
drone
hum

Definitions

thrumverb
To make a continuous rhythmic humming sound.
The engine thrummed steadily as the car cruised down the highway.
To play a stringed instrument, especially a guitar, by strumming.
She thrummed her guitar softly, filling the room with a gentle melody.
To drum or tap rhythmically or continuously.
He thrummed his fingers on the table while waiting for the meeting to start.
thrumnoun
A continuous rhythmic humming or drumming sound.
The thrum of the engine was soothing as we drove down the highway.
A fringe of loose or unravelled threads along the edge of a woven fabric.
The thrums along the edge of the old rug added a rustic charm to the room.
A small piece of thread or yarn, especially one that is left over or discarded.
She collected the thrums from her knitting project to use in a future craft.
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