war drums

A form of war drum — A drum that is beaten to rally and encourage troops or to signify that war is approaching.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of war drum
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APA

war drums. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/war%20drums

MLA

“war drums.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/war%20drums. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “war drums,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/war%20drums.

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