noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A flat gong (without knob) that is struck with a felt-covered hammer.
2. 2
   a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   To beat on a drum. dated, intransitive

Synonyms

All synonyms

batterybellbonescastanetscelestachime

Etymology

Imitative.