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drumstick
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drumstick
(noun)
drumstick
/
ˈ
drʌmˌstɪk/
noun
plural
drumsticks
drumstick
/
ˈ
drʌmˌstɪk/
noun
plural
drumsticks
Britannica Dictionary definition of DRUMSTICK
[
count
]
1
:
the lower part of the leg of a bird (such as a chicken or turkey) that is eaten as food
2
:
a stick used for playing a drum
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