drumstick

noun

Definition of drumsticknext
as in thigh

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Recent Examples of drumstick There’s a major bass drum accompanied by a major bass drumstick. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026 The man later came to her apartment with chicken drumsticks and seasoning and planned on using the air fryer. — Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 28 Apr. 2026 Gary recalls once that Horner’s drumstick broke during a music competition in front of judges. — Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026 From a souvenir ferry boat filled with fish and chips to ice cream in the shape of a chicken drumstick, here's a first look at the bold, indulgent and unexpected food lineup across the MLB. — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drumstick
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drumstick
  1. thigh
  2. calf
  3. shank
Noun
  • The shooting occurred when a white Cadillac pulled up next to them at a red light and opened fire — hitting Shakur in the arm, thigh and twice in the chest.
    — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Then Ben and Jack found this moment where Paul Baker grabs Anton’s thigh.
    — Angelina Mazza, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of thigh
Noun
  • Then came veteran Rob Jones, who stepped aside last week with a calf injury.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Some voiced viral theories, like a common social media story stating that a Texas farmer’s calves were stillborn after the development of a nearby data center.
    — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of calf
Noun
  • Adobos, whether with three chiles or the lone suave guajillo chile, become life-giving purees for marinated fish, chicken and beef shank.
    — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Moving beyond the bit system, the Adapter also includes a snap-in T-shank fitting right inside the notch around the joint.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
Definition of shank

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