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Drumhead — Drum head , n. 1. The parchment or skin stretched over one end of a drum. [1913 Webster] 2. The top of a capstan which is pierced with sockets for levers used in turning it. See Illust. of {Capstan}. [1913 Webster] {Drumhead court martial} (Mil.) … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
drumhead — [drum′hed΄] n. the membrane stretched over the open end or ends of a drum … English World dictionary
Drumhead — For other uses, see Drumhead (disambiguation). Drumhead mounted on a drum A drumhead is a membrane stretched over one or both of the open ends of a drum. The drumhead is struck with sticks, mallets, or hands so that it vibrates and the sound… … Wikipedia
drumhead — /drum hed /, n. 1. the membrane stretched upon a drum. 2. the top part of a capstan. adj. 3. characteristic of a drumhead court martial; carried out in summary fashion: a drumhead execution. [1615 25; DRUM1 + HEAD] * * * … Universalium
drumhead — n. 1 the skin or membrane of a drum. 2 an eardrum. 3 the circular top of a capstan. 4 (attrib.) improvised (drumhead court martial) … Useful english dictionary
Drumhead (magazine) — Drumhead Type Bi Monthly magazine Format magazine Owner PPV Media Publisher PPV Media Editor … Wikipedia
Drumhead, Nova Scotia — Drumhead in Nova Scotia … Wikipedia
Drumhead court-martial — Drumhead Drum head , n. 1. The parchment or skin stretched over one end of a drum. [1913 Webster] 2. The top of a capstan which is pierced with sockets for levers used in turning it. See Illust. of {Capstan}. [1913 Webster] {Drumhead court… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
drumhead court-martial — n. [from the former use of a drum as the judges table] a summary court martial held in the field for trial of offenses committed during military operations or troop movements … English World dictionary
Drumhead court-martial — A drumhead court martial is a court martial held in the field to hear urgent charges of offences committed in action. The term is said to originate from the use of a drumhead as an improvised writing table,[1][2] altar for religious services,… … Wikipedia
Drumhead (disambiguation) — A drumhead is a membrane stretched over one or both of the open ends of a drum. Drumhead may also refer to: Drumhead (sign), a type of circular sign that was used on many railroads Drumhead court martial, a court martial which takes place on the… … Wikipedia
