noun
a musical instrument typically made of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched tightly over one or both ends, played by beating with the hands or sticks
verb
to expel or dismiss someone in a formal or public manner
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The board of directors decided to drum out the CEO due to financial misconduct.
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If you keep showing up late to work, they're going to drum you out of the company.
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The coach threatened to drum out any player who didn't give their all during practice.
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The negative comments from the critics threatened to drum out any enthusiasm the artist had for their work.