thrum: Meaning and Definition of

thrum

1. to play on a stringed instrument, as a guitar, by plucking the strings, esp. in an idle, monotonous, or unskillful manner; strum.
2. to sound when thrummed on, as a guitar or similar stringed instrument.
3. to drum or tap idly with the fingers.

1. to play (a stringed instrument, or a melody on it) by plucking the strings, esp. in an idle, monotonous, or unskillful manner; strum.
2. to drum or tap idly on.
3. to recite or tell in a monotonous way.

1. an act or sound of thrumming; dull, monotonous sound.

thrum

1. one of the ends of the warp threads in a loom, left unwoven and remaining attached to the loom when the web is cut off.
2. the row or fringe of such threads.
3. any short piece of waste thread or yarn; tuft, tassel, or fringe of threads, as at the edge of a piece of cloth.
4. Often,short bits of rope yarn used for making mats.

1. to insert short pieces of rope yarn through (canvas) and thus give it a rough surface, as for wrapping about a part to prevent chafing.
2. to furnish or cover with thrums, ends of thread, or tufts.