drumstick

Everyday

1. A drumstick is a stick used to hit a drum. tree →
2. A drumstick is the lower part of the leg of a chicken or turkey, cooked and eaten. tree →
3. In some places, drumstick is a long green vegetable, the pod of the moringa tree. tree →

In the lessons

In music lessons, pupils play drums with drumsticks to keep the beat. In everyday life, chicken drumsticks are a common meal. Phrases: a pair of drumsticks, chicken drumsticks.

Examples

• He hit the drum with his drumsticks. tree →
• The drummer twirled a drumstick in the air. tree →
• We had chicken drumsticks for dinner. tree →
• A drumstick is the leg of the chicken. tree →
• Keep a steady beat with your drumsticks. tree →
• Eat the drumstick with your fingers. tree →
• Each drummer needs 2 drumsticks, so 5 drummers need 10. tree →
• The drumsticks stiffened in Walter’s hands, and he thought now they are coming...! tree →

Note

Countable: a drumstick, drumsticks; one word. Drumsticks usually come in pairs. Cook chicken drumsticks all the way through so they are safe to eat.