chinrest en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈt͡ʃɪnˌɹɛst/ (General-American)
Etymology
From chin + rest.
Meanings
- A shaped piece of wood, plastic, etc. attached to the body of a violin or viola to aid in the positioning of the player's chin against on the instrument.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chin-rest | alternative | lexicographic | |
| chinrests | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| chin rest | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (6)
ko 턱받침 (instrument accessory) · fi leukatuki (instrument accessory) · nl kinstuk (instrument accessory) · it mentoniera (instrument accessory) · fr mentonnière (instrument accessory) · io mentonumo (instrument accessory)