strum
Pronunciation: (strum), [key] — v., n. strummed, strum•ming,
—v.t. - to play on (a stringed musical instrument) by running the fingers lightly across the strings.
- to produce (notes, a melody, etc.) by such playing: to strum a tune.
—v.i. - to play on a stringed musical instrument by running the fingers lightly across the strings.
—n. - the act of strumming.
- the sound produced by strumming.
strum
Pronunciation: (strum), [key] — n.
- a strainer, as at the inlet of a system of tubing.
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