TAILPIN


Meaning of TAILPIN in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

1. : the tailstock center in a lathe

2. : a pin projecting from the body of a large stringed musical instrument (as a cello) to raise it off the floor when being played

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