drumstick

/ˌdrʌmˈstɪk/

/ˈdrʌmstɪk/

Other forms: drumsticks

Definitions of drumstick

1. noun

   a stick used for playing a drum
   types:

   hammer, mallet

   a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes, kettledrums, marimbas, glockenspiels, etc.

   type of:

   stick

   an implement consisting of a length of wood
2. noun

   the lower joint of the leg of a fowl
   types:

   turkey drumstick, turkey leg

   the lower joint of the leg of a turkey

   chicken drumstick, chicken leg

   the lower joint of the leg of a chicken

   type of:

   helping, portion, serving

   an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal