单词 | machine head |
释义 | > as lemmasmachine head machine head n. Music any mechanical device for tightening and tuning the strings of a musical instrument, esp. one having a worm-gear mechanism, such as each of the small pegs on the head of a guitar, etc. ΚΠ 1890 Cent. Dict. Machine-head, a rack and pinion sometimes used in stringed musical instruments, like the double-bass and the guitar, instead of the usual tuning-pegs. 1974 Melody Maker 26 Oct. 74/4 (advt.) Gibson SG Junior 1960's, excellent condition, renovated.., Grover machine heads and fitted Velvet Gibson case. £170. 1994 L. de Bernières Captain Corelli's Mandolin (1995) xxvii. 184 The machine heads were finished in the shape of ancient lyres, and, Pelagia noted, the strings themselves were decorated at the silver tailpiece with small balls of brightly coloured fluff. < as lemmas |
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