tuógǔ
alligator-skin drum
- alligator-skin drum
- (literary) A drum covered with the skin of an alligator or lizard, known for its deep sound; used in ancient times for music and ritual
- to beat the night watch
- (literary) To signal the night watches by beating drums
- bellowing of an alligator
- (literary) The bellowing sound made by an alligator
- booming sound
- (metaphorical) A loud booming sound, such as heavy snoring