jew's-harp

Noun

Meaning

An instrument of music, which, when placed between the teeth, gives, by means of a bent metal tongue struck by the finger, a sound which is modulated by the breath; -- called also Jew's-trump.

The shackle for joining a chain cable to an anchor.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Alternative names

jew's harp

Synonyms

jews' harp mouth bow

Hypernyms

instrument musical instrument

Examples

The Jew's harp is neither Jewish nor a harp; it is a plucked idiophone and likewise not a stringed instrument. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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