thrum

noun

1. 1. the row of warp thread ends left on a loom when the web is cut off
   2. any of these ends
2. any short end thread or fringe
3. Naut. short pieces of woolen or hempen yarn for thrumming canvas

Etymology: ME < OE (in comp.), ligament, akin to Ger trumm < IE base *ter-, to pass over, cross > trans-, term

transitive verb thrummed, thrumming thrum′·ming

1. to provide with or make of thrums; fringe
2. Naut. to insert thrums in (canvas) to make a rough surface for preventing chafing, stopping leaks, etc.

transitive verb thrummed, thrumming thrum′·ming

1. to strum (a guitar, banjo, etc.)
2. to tell in a monotonous, tiresome way
3. to drum on with the fingers

Etymology: echoic

intransitive verb

1. 1. to thrum a guitar, etc.
   2. to sound when so played
2. to drum with the fingers

noun