Pulse and Thrum

Pulse

Pulse verb - To expand and contract in a rhythmic manner.
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Thrum and pulse are semantically related in throb topic. In some cases you can use "Thrum" instead a verb "Pulse".

Thrum

Thrum verb - Sound the strings of (a string instrument).

Pulse and thrum are semantically related in beat topic. Sometimes you can use "Pulse" instead a verb "Thrum".
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