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- pronunciation:
- harp
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- harp on
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a large musical instrument that consists of an upright triangular frame fitted with forty-six strings of graduated lengths, played by plucking with the fingers.
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| definition 2: |
something with a similar triangular shape.
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| definition 3: |
(informal) a harmonica.
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
harps, harping, harped |
| definition: |
to play a harp.
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| related words: |
carp |
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| phrase: |
harp on |
| derivation: |
harper (n.) |
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