metal drum

• Ein zylindrischer Behälter aus Metall, der üblicherweise zur Lagerung oder zum Transport von Flüssigkeiten, Chemikalien oder anderen Materialien dient. Bezeichnet auch ein Schlaginstrument, das aus einem Stahlblechfass gefertigt ist.

A cylindrical container made of metal, typically used for storing or transporting liquids, chemicals, or other materials. Also refers to a type of percussion instrument made from a steel drum.

1. Steelpan (musical instrument)B1formal

   A musical instrument made from a steel drum, typically played with mallets, originating from Trinidad and Tobago.

   Steelpan

   • The band played a lively tune on the metal drums.
   • He learned to play the metal drum in a Caribbean music class.
   • The sound of the metal drum filled the carnival parade.

2. Industrial containerB1formal

   A large cylindrical container made of metal, used for storing or transporting liquids, chemicals, or other materials.

   Metallfass

   • The factory stores oil in large metal drums.
   • Workers rolled the metal drum onto the truck.
   • The chemical was delivered in a sealed metal drum.