strum: Meaning and Definition of

strum

1. to play on (a stringed musical instrument) by running the fingers lightly across the strings.
2. to produce (notes, a melody, etc.) by such playing: to strum a tune.

1. to play on a stringed musical instrument by running the fingers lightly across the strings.

1. the act of strumming.
2. the sound produced by strumming.

strum

1. a strainer, as at the inlet of a system of tubing.