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Vocabulary Entry
tympan
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A membrane or structure that vibrates to transmit sound, especially in the context of the ear.
Example Sentences
"The tympan of the ear helps in hearing by transmitting sound waves."
"He was fascinated by the anatomy of the tympan in various animals."
"The scientist studied the tympan to understand how sound is processed in different species."
V
verb
To sound a drum; to beat a drum; to make a resonant sound.
Example Sentences
"They tympaned the rhythm to keep the dancers in sync."
"The band will tympan at the festival to draw a crowd."
"He decided to tympan the news of their victory with joyous beats."