drum

/ˈdɹʌm/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

A percussive musical instrument spanned with a thin covering on at least one end for striking, forming an acoustic chamber; a membranophone.

2

Any similar hollow, cylindrical object.

3

A barrel or large cylindrical container for liquid transport and storage.

4

Synonym of construction barrel.

5

The encircling wall that supports a dome or cupola.

6

Any of the cylindrical blocks that make up the shaft of a pillar.

7

A drumfish (family Sciaenidae).

8

A tip; a piece of information.

9

The ear.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

bumcumdumgumhumlummumsumummyum

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

dabdacdaddaedahdaidakdaldamdan

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

bubbucbudbugbumbunbusbutcubcum

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

domltdmuddimemadamademodidummydemanddomino
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