Meaning & use
drumstick
A stick used to strike a drum, or the lower part of a chicken or turkey leg served as food.
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The drummer twirled a drumstick between songs to entertain the crowd.
She served a crispy drumstick alongside mashed potatoes for dinner.
A note on using this word
Context usually makes clear whether drumstick refers to the musical tool or the piece of poultry.
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