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piano tuner

noun
  1. a person who tunes pianos and sometimes other keyboard instruments.
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Origin of piano tuner

First recorded in 1855–60
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2018

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  • "No, I never heard of you before," replied the piano-tuner, stolidly.

    The Boss of Taroomba

    E. W. Hornung

  • He had paid no attention to the piano-tuner's tone and look.

  • Then Naomi herself stole with soft, bold steps to the piano-tuner's door.

  • "It's a pity you haven't a manager whom you can respect and like," the piano-tuner remarked.

  • "Who—she—is," repeated the piano-tuner, talking aloud to himself.