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harp holders

harp holders is the plural of harp holder.

Meaning of harp holder

Noun

harp holder (plural harp holders)

  1. A wire framework that surrounds a lightbulb which fits into a socket at its base and which is topped by a finial for holding a lampshade.
    • Run the cord up through the threaded rod, slide the harp holder over the rod at the top of the lamp base, and then screw on the socket cap.1999, Beverly DeJulio, HandyMa'am
  2. A framework that fits around the neck and holds a harmonica up to the mouth so that it can be played while leaving the wearer's hands free, usually in order to play another instrument.
    • The instrument is fitted with nickel-plated tail-piece and harp-holder; has the best steel strings, and is accompanied by a key, pick, full instructions for playing, and packed in a neat pasteboard box.1902, Youth's Companion - Volume 77, page 521

Questions about harp holders

What is harp holders the plural of?
Harp holders is the plural of harp holder.

Words near harp holders in the dictionary

  1. harp guitar
  2. harp guitarist
  3. harp guitarists
  4. harp guitars
  5. harp holder
  6. harp holders
  7. Harp Island
  8. harp of David
  9. harp on
  10. harp on one string
  11. harp on the same string

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