Definitions

1. noun

A long, thin stick or handle used to beat a drum, or a chicken’s leg.

“The musician used a drumstick to play the beat in the song.”

2. noun

A long, thin branch of a tree.

“The child climbed up the tree and broke off a drumstick to make a bird’s nest.”

3. noun

A food item, typically a chicken’s leg, often served with a side of sauce.

“The restaurant served fried drumsticks with a side of honey mustard sauce.”