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fingerboard

[ fing-ger-bawrd, -bohrd ]

noun

  1. (of a violin, cello, etc.) the strip of wood on the neck against which the strings are stopped by the fingers.


fingerboard

/ ˈfɪŋɡəˌbɔːd /

noun

  1. the long strip of hard wood on a violin, guitar, or related stringed instrument upon which the strings are stopped by the fingers


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Word History and Origins

Origin of fingerboard1

First recorded in 1665–75; finger + board

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Example Sentences

Of course, I round the fingerboard's edges somewhat, and clean on each occasion of wetting.

I have wood guard 31 ready for protection of fingerboard, and 32, for the back, and one of No. 11 cramps.

Then on the nut, cut the narrow channels over which the strings have to pass to the fingerboard.

At a point near the present Norton station, called the Fingerboard, there was a route to Fredericton.

If I draw the bow above the fingerboard instead of keeping it near the bridge, I have a decided contrast in color.

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