fingerboard

/ˈfɪŋɡərbɔrd/ /ˈfɪŋɡərˌbɔrd/

Meanings

noun

A flat or roughly flat strip on the neck of a stringed instrument, against which the strings are pressed to shorten the vibrating length and produce notes of higher pitches.

Examples :

"The violinist carefully placed her fingers on the fingerboard to play the high notes in the sonata. "

noun

A miniature skateboard that is driven with the fingers.

Examples :

"My little brother spends hours practicing tricks on his fingerboard at the kitchen table. "

sport entertainment game

Related Words

vibrating verb

/ˈvaɪˌbreɪtɪŋ/ /vaɪˈbreɪtɪŋ/

To shake with small, rapid movements to and fro.

"The phone on the table was vibrating, signaling an incoming call. "

strings noun

/stɹɪŋz/

A building, wing or dependency set apart and adapted for lodging and feeding (and training) animals with hoofs, especially horses.

"The wealthy landowner kept his prize-winning horses in several strings near the main house, ensuring they received the best care. "

instrument noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

against preposition

/əˈɡeɪnst/ /əˈɡɛ(ɪ)nst/ /əˈɡɛnst/

In a contrary direction to.

"It is hard work to swim against the current."

skateboard noun

/ˈskeɪtbɔːrd/ /ˈskeɪtˌbɔrd/

A narrow, wooden or plastic platform mounted on pairs of wheels, on which one stands and propels oneself by pushing along the ground with one foot.

"My son loves to skateboard in the park after school. "

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

miniature noun

/ˈmɪn(ɪ)ətʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɪn(i)ətʃəɹ/

Greatly diminished size or form; reduced scale.

"The model airplane was a miniature of a real Boeing 747. "

roughly adverb

/ˈɹʌf.li/

In a rough manner; without kindness, softness, or gentleness.

"The teacher spoke roughly to the student who repeatedly interrupted class. "

practicing noun

/ˈpɹæktɪsɪŋ/ /ˈpɹæktɪzɪŋ/

The act of one who practices.

"Her diligent practicing on the piano led to a stunning performance at the recital. "

violinist noun

/ˌvaɪəˈlɪnɪst/ /vaɪəˈlɪnɪst/

A person who plays the violin

"The violinist played a beautiful melody at the school concert. "

pressed verb

/pɹɛst/

To exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon.

"The student pressed the pencil against the paper to write neatly. "

stringed adjective

/strɪŋd/ /strɪŋdɪd/

Having strings.

"The violin is a stringed instrument but without frets."