"violin" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/ Audio: en-us-violin.ogg [US] Forms: violin [singular], violins [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A violin is a musical instrument played by moving a bow across the strings.
    Sense id: simple-violin-en-noun-7X0iEGFy Categories (other): Musical instruments
     
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