Strum

French Meaning

gratter

racler

tapoter

raclement

English Meaning

  1. To play (a stringed musical instrument) by stroking or brushing the strings: strum a banjo.
  2. To play (music) on a stringed instrument in this way: strum chords on a guitar.
  3. To play a stringed instrument by strumming.
  4. The act or sound of strumming.