English Words Starting With D

• druidism

  nounLow
  /ˈdruː.ɪ.dɪ.zəm/The religion, practices, and system of beliefs of the druids, the priestly class in ancient Celtic cultures.
• druidology

  nounvery low
  /druːɪˈdɒlədʒi/The study or knowledge of druids, their practices, beliefs, and culture.
• drum

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB1
  /drʌm/A percussion instrument consisting of a hollow cylinder or hemisphere with a membrane stretched tightly over one or both ends, played by beating with the hands or sticks.
• drum and bugle corps

  nounC1
  /ˌdrʌm ən ˈbjuːɡəl ˌkɔː/A musical marching ensemble consisting of drummers and buglers, performing complex formations and music.
• drum brake

  nounC1
  /ˈdrʌm ˌbreɪk/A type of vehicle braking system where friction is created by brake shoes pressing outward against the inner surface of a rotating drum attached to the wheel.
• drum corps

  nounLow Frequency (Known within specific contexts like music education, marching arts, or North American high school/university culture)
  /drʌm kɔː/A highly disciplined, competitive marching ensemble, primarily consisting of percussion and brass instruments, performing complex field shows.
• drum kit

  nounB1
  /ˈdrʌm ˌkɪt/A collection of drums, cymbals, and other percussion instruments arranged to be played by a single person.
• drum machine

  nounMedium
  /drʌm məˈʃiːn/An electronic device or software instrument that generates percussion sounds and rhythms.
• drum magazine

  nounC1
  /drʌm ˌmæɡ.əˈziːn/A high-capacity, cylindrical ammunition feeding device for firearms.
• drum major

  nounLow frequency
  /ˌdrʌm ˈmeɪ.dʒər/The leader of a marching band or drum corps, responsible for directing the musicians and often performing elaborate baton twirling routines.
• drum majorette

  nounLow Frequency
  /ˌdrʌm ˌmeɪdʒəˈret/A female leader of a marching band, especially one who twirls a baton and performs elaborate movements.
• drum out

  verbC1-C2 / Low frequency
  /drʌm aʊt/To expel, dismiss, or force someone to leave an organization, group, or position, often in a formal, public, and dishonourable manner, as if driven out by the beat of a drum.
• drum paneling

  nounC2
  /drʌm ˈpænəlɪŋ/A wall covering or decorative interior finish consisting of thin, narrow strips of wood mounted on a backing material to create a solid, boarded appearance.
• drum printer

  nounC1+
  /ˈdrʌm ˌprɪn.tə/An obsolete type of impact printer where characters are embossed on a rotating cylindrical drum, with paper and an inked ribbon pressed against it to form text.
• drum table

  nounLow-frequency, specialized term
  /ˈdrʌm ˌteɪ.bəl/A small, round table, often with a central pedestal and a deep apron or frieze that resembles the shape of a drum.
• drum up

  verbB2
  /ˌdrʌm ˈʌp/To actively and energetically try to obtain or create something, especially support, interest, or business.
• drum'n'bass

  nounLow
  /ˌdrʌm.ənˈbeɪs/A genre of electronic dance music characterized by fast breakbeats and heavy, prominent basslines.
• drumbeat

  nounC1
  /ˈdrʌm.biːt/The sound produced by a single stroke on a drum, or a rhythmic series of such sounds.
• drumbeater

  nounC1
  /ˈdrʌmˌbiːtə(r)/A person who plays a drum, especially one who beats a drum.
• drumette

  nounLow to Medium
  /drʌˈmɛt/The meaty, thick, topmost segment of a chicken wing, resembling a small drumstick in shape.

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