thrummer

/ˈθrʌmər/
noun
  1. A person who plays a stringed instrument, especially a guitar, in a casual or rhythmic way, often by strumming.
    • The campfire thrummer entertained everyone with folk songs.
    • He's a casual thrummer who picks up the guitar at parties.
    • The street musician was a skilled thrummer, drawing a small crowd.
  2. A device or tool that produces a low, continuous humming or vibrating sound.
    • The machine was a noisy thrummer that could be heard down the hall.
    • The old engine was a steady thrummer, vibrating the whole floor.
    • The fan acted as a gentle thrummer, creating white noise in the room.
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