"thunder-drum" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: thunder-drums [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} thunder-drum (plural thunder-drums)
  1. A large drum giving a deep booming sound when struck, used to imitate the sound of thunder.
    Sense id: en-thunder-drum-en-noun-UwCHAZm9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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