See also: trommel

German edit

Etymology edit

From late Middle High German trummel, diminutive of Old High German trumme, probably of imitative origin. Compare trommeln.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈtʁɔml̩/
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Noun edit

Trommel f (genitive Trommel, plural Trommeln)

  1. drum (musical instrument)
  2. drum-shaped part of a machine
    Waschmaschinentrommel
    washing machine drum
    Bremstrommel
    brake drum
    1. (firearms) cylinder of a revolver

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