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pinblock

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.

  • /ˈpɪnˌblɒk/

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noun

Meaning 1

A block of wood (usually hardwood, such as maple or beech) used in pianos, harpsichords, or clavichords to hold the tuning pins in place.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: piano

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Compound of pin + block.