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percuss

 

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Verb percuss has 1 sense
  1. percuss - strike or tap firmly; "the doctor percussed his chest and back"
    --1 is one way to
    tap, tip
    Derived forms: noun percussion4, noun percussor1
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s something

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Term: percuss

Definition: (verb) to strike or tap repeatedly, especially in a rhythmic manner, as to produce music or sound

Sense 1: The act of striking a musical instrument, typically with the hands or a tool, to produce musical tones.

Example sentence: She learned to percuss the drums at a young age and became an exceptional drummer.

Sense 2: To tap on a surface or object to evaluate the condition or presence of something, such as during a physical examination.

Example sentence: The doctor began to percuss the patient's chest to assess any abnormalities in lung function.

Sense 3: To strike or tap on a part of the body as a diagnostic technique, typically by a healthcare professional.

Example sentence: The nurse will percuss your abdomen to determine if there are any signs of internal organ inflammation.

Sense 4: In the context of physics, to strike or collide two objects together to observe the resulting sound or effect.

Example sentence: The scientist chose to percuss the metal plates with a mallet to study the vibrations.

Sense 5: The act of hitting a surface or object repeatedly to create a specific rhythm, as in certain forms of dance or percussion music.

Example sentence: The percussion section of the orchestra began to percuss in perfect synchrony, enhancing the overall musical experience.

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