Sekirov Dictionary

violin

/ˌvaɪ.əˈlɪn/

noun 3
verb 1
forms 3
phrases 1

noun3

•
a small musical instrument held against the shoulder, with four strings that are played with a bow
- When I play it like this, it's a fiddle; when I play it like this, it's a violin.
•
(nonstandard) Any instrument of the violin family, always inclusive of violins, violas and cellos, and sometimes further including the double bass.
- The string quartet, one of the most popular groupings in chamber music, is composed entirely of violins: two violins proper, one viola, and one cello.
•
A violinist in an orchestra or group.
- The violins are seated with sufficient elbow room.
- She is first violin in the London Symphony Orchestra.

verb1

To play on, or as if on, a violin.

forms

violined · violining · violins

Phrases with violin

play someone like a violin
To control or manipulate someone, especially by playing on their emotions.

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