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drumhead

/ˈdrʌm.hɛd/

2 entries

adjective

/ˈdrʌm.hɛd/C2formallegal
  • ruПрилагательное, описывающее что-то, проводимое в ускоренном порядке, часто в военном или юридическом контексте (например, полевой военный суд); также используется для объектов, напоминающих по форме или функции мембрану барабана.

An adjective describing something conducted summarily, often in a military or legal context (e.g., drumhead court-martial); also used for objects resembling the shape or function of a drumhead.

  1. Performed speedily and without formalityC1formal

    Describes a process or action that is carried out quickly and without the usual formalities, often in a military context.

    ruУскоренный

    • The officer held a drumhead court-martial for the minor infraction.
    • They conducted a drumhead inquiry into the accident.
    • The decision was made in a drumhead manner, bypassing standard procedures.

    Synonymsextemporaneoushastyimpromptuinformalmakeshiftsummary

    Antonymsdeliberateformallengthyofficialthorough

Forms
  • more drumhead comparative form
  • most drumhead superlative form

noun

/ˈdrʌm.hɛd/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее мембрану, которая натянута на открытый конец барабана и по которой ударяют для извлечения звука.

A noun referring to the membrane that is stretched taut over the open end of a drum, which is struck to produce sound.

  1. Drum membraneB1formal

    The stretched membrane or skin that covers the open end of a drum and produces sound when struck.

    ruМембрана барабана

    • The drummer replaced the torn drumhead before the concert.
    • He tuned the drumhead to get the perfect pitch.
    • The drumhead vibrates rapidly when hit with a stick.

    Synonymsheadmembraneskin

Forms
  • drumheads plural form
  • drumheads' possessive plural form
  • drumhead's possessive singular form