"drumline" meaning in English

See drumline in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: drumlines [plural]
Etymology: 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. Wikipedia link: drumline Synonyms: drum line
    Sense id: en-drumline-en-noun-JCp69bWu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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