drumstick

/ˈdɹʌmˌstɪk/

drumstick

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Definition

A stick used to play drums.

Etymology

From drum + stick.

Example Sentences

  • "She could imagine the taste of the tender drumstick seeds on her tongue."
  • "At a given signal, from the boss of the hack, who stands door in hand, the young lady gathers her clothes well up her drumsticks, and would you believe, two steps or springs only, like those of a kangaroo, take her into the house."
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