Translations for „thrum“ in the English » German Dictionary

I . thrum <-mm-> [θrʌm] VB trans

to thrum sth

auf etw dat herumklimpern pej inf

to thrum a stringed instrument

auf einem Saiteninstrument herumklimpern pej inf

II . thrum <-mm-> [θrʌm] VB intr

thrum engine, machine:

thrum

surren

thrum (bigger machines)

brummen

III . thrum [θrʌm] N no pl

1. thrum (thrumming sound):

thrum

Geklimper nt pej inf

2. thrum (machines):

thrum

Surren nt

thrum of bigger machines

Brummen nt

Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to thrum a stringed instrument

auf einem Saiteninstrument herumklimpern pej inf

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Pin-to-pin and thrum-to-thrum pollination is ineffective.

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The raga was highlighted by open-throated sancharas that thrummed with vitality.

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If thrum pollen is placed on a thrum stigma, or pin pollen on a pin stigma, the reproductive cells are incompatible and relatively little seed is set.

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The plants have either flowers with long pistils and short stamens (long-styled flowers, called the pin), or have short pistils and long stamens (short-styled flowers, called the thrum).

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Fertilisation can only take place between pin and thrum flowers.

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When the engine first comes to life, it settles into a subdued and fairly unremarkable four- cylinder thrum.

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Caught in the thrum of our individual lives, it is easy to forget that history is being made every day.

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It was the summer solstice, and the valley thrummed with electricity.

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Each of these effects is controlled by a different locus in the same supergene, but recombinants are occasionally found with traits combining those of pin and thrum morphs.

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It thrums along with finely wrought atmosphere and gripping suspense.

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