endpin

[ end-pin ]

/ ˈɛndˌpɪn /

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noun

the adjustable thin leg at the bottom of a cello or double bass.

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Also called tail-spike

[teyl-spahyk] /ˈteɪlˌspaɪk/ .

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British Dictionary definitions for endpin

end pin

noun

music the adjustable metal spike attached to the bottom of a cello, double bass, etc, that supports it while it is being played

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