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eardrum
noun ear·drum \-ˌdrəm\
: a thin, tightly stretched piece of tissue in the ear that vibrates when sound waves hit it
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First Known Use of EARDRUM
1645
Rhymes with EARDRUM
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EARDRUM Defined for Kids
eardrum
noun ear·drum \ˈir-ˌdrəm\
Definition of EARDRUM for Kids
: the membrane that separates the outer and middle parts of the ear and vibrates when sound waves strike it
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eardrum
noun ear·drum \-ˌdrəm\
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