"nail violin" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: nail violins [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} nail violin (plural nail violins)
  1. (music) A musical instrument consisting of a wooden soundboard with metal nails attached, tuned to produce notes when played with a bow. Categories (topical): Musical instruments, String instruments

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