"drumline" meaning in All languages combined

See drumline on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: drumlines [plural], drum line [alternative]
Etymology: From drum + line. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|drum|line}} drum + line Head templates: {{en-noun}} drumline (plural drumlines)
  1. A group of percussionists in a marching band, consisting of the battery and front ensemble.
    Sense id: en-drumline-en-noun-JCp69bWu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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      ],
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      ],
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          "percussionist",
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        ],
        [
          "battery",
          "battery"
        ]
      ]
    }
  ],
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    },
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    }
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      ],
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        "A group of percussionists in a marching band, consisting of the battery and front ensemble."
      ],
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        [
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          "battery"
        ]
      ]
    }
  ],
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}

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