Definition of Drum Up in English :

Define Drum Up in English

Drum Up meaning in English

Meaning of Drum Up in English

Pronunciation of Drum Up in English

Drum Up pronunciation in English

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Drum Up

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Verb

1. beat up, drum up, rally

gather

Example Sentences:
'drum up support'

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Drum Up

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verb
(tr, adverb)
to evoke or obtain (support, business, etc) by solicitation or canvassing

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Drum Up

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1. 
to summon by or as by beating a drum
2. 
to get (business, etc.) by soliciting

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Drum Up

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n. pl. drums
1.
a. 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.
b. A sound produced by this instrument.
2. Something resembling a drum in shape or structure, especially a barrellike metal container or a metal cylinder wound with cable, wire, or heavy rope.
3. Architecture
a. A circular or polygonal wall supporting a dome or cupola. Also called tambour.
b. Any of the cylindrical stone blocks that are stacked to form the shaft of a column.
4. Any of various marine and freshwater fishes of the family Sciaenidae that make a drumming sound by vibrating certain muscles attached to the swim bladder.
5. Anatomy The eardrum.
v. drummed, drum·ming, drums
v. intr.
1. To play a drum or drums.
2. To thump or tap rhythmically or continually: nervously drummed on the table.
3. To produce a booming, reverberating sound by beating the wings, as certain birds do.
v. tr.
1. To perform (a piece or tune) on or as if on a drum.
2. To summon by or as if by beating a drum.
3. To make known to or force upon (a person) by constant repetition: drummed the answers into my head.
4. To expel or dismiss in disgrace. Often used with out: was drummed out of the army.

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