Definition of Drumhead

1. Noun. A membrane that is stretched taut over a drum.

Exact synonyms: Head
Group relationships: Drum, Membranophone, Tympan
Generic synonyms: Membrane

2. Adjective. Performed speedily and without formality. "Summary justice"
Exact synonyms: Summary
Similar to: Unofficial

Definition of Drumhead

1. n. The parchment or skin stretched over one end of a drum.

Definition of Drumhead

1. the material stretched over the end of a drum [n -S]

Medical Definition of Drumhead

1. 1. The parchment or skin stretched over one end of a drum. 2. The top of a capstan which is pierced with sockets for levers used in turning it. Drumhead court-martial, a summary court-martial called to try offenses on the battlefield or the line of march, when, sometimes, a drumhead has to do service as a writing table. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Drumhead

drumbeater
drumbeaters
drumbeating
drumbeatings
drumbeats
drumble
drumbled
drumbles
drumbling
drumfire
drumfires
drumfish
drumfish
drumfishes
drumhead (current term)
drumhead (current term)
drumheads
drumhead court-martial
drumlier
drumliest
drumlike
drumlin
drumlin
drumlins
drumly
drummed
drummer
drummer
drummers
drumming

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