tuó​gǔ

alligator-skin drum

Senses

鼍鼓/ 鼉鼓 tuó​gǔ 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

鼍鼓/ 鼉鼓 tuó​gǔ to beat the night watch

(literary) To signal the night watches by beating drums

鼍鼓/ 鼉鼓 tuó​gǔ bellowing of an alligator

(literary) The bellowing sound made by an alligator

鼍鼓/ 鼉鼓 tuó​gǔ booming sound

(metaphorical) A loud booming sound, such as heavy snoring

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