drumstick

Pronunciation: /ˈdɹʌmˌstɪk/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the lower joint of the leg of a fowl
  2. noun a stick used for playing a drum

Etymology

From drum + stick.

In classic literature

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
helping
Narrower (hyponyms)
turkey leg, chicken leg

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