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tuning fork

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tun·ing fork (tnng, ty-)
n.
A small two-pronged metal device that when struck produces a sound of fixed pitch that is used as a reference, as in tuning musical instruments.

tuning fork
Noun
a two-pronged metal fork that when struck produces a pure note of constant specified pitch
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.tuning forktuning fork - a metal implement with two prongs that gives a fixed tone when struck; used to tune musical instruments
implement - instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
Translations
tuning fork ndiapasón m
tuning fork ndiapason m
tuning fork [ˈtjuːnɪŋ-] tune nStimmgabel f
tuning fork ndiapason m inv


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