purfling
/ˈpɝf(ə)lɪŋ/
purfling noun: two or more very narrow strips of black wood enclosing a lighter-coloured strip of wood set close to the edge of the top and back of a string instrument such as a violin, cello or a guitar, following its outline, or this effect simulated with paint. Also the present participle and gerund of purfle.
Noun
purfling (plural purflings)
- Two or more very narrow strips of black wood enclosing a lighter-coloured strip of wood set close to the edge of the top and back of a string instrument such as a violin, cello or a guitar, following its outline, or this effect simulated with paint.
- The purfling on this violin is exceptionally beautiful.
- An ornament consisting of purfle.
Also used as
purfling is also the present participle and gerund of purfle.
Forms of purfling
| plural | purflings |
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Questions about purfling
- What does purfling mean?
- Purfling means two or more very narrow strips of black wood enclosing a lighter-coloured strip of wood set close to the edge of the top and back of a string instrument such as a violin, cello or a guitar, following its outline, or this effect simulated with paint.
- What part of speech is purfling?
- Purfling is a noun.
- How do you pronounce purfling?
- Purfling is pronounced /ˈpɝf(ə)lɪŋ/.
- What is the plural of purfling?
- The plural of purfling is purflings.
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