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chin rest

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noun

  1. a device fixed to the top of a violin or viola to provide a firm rest for the player's chin.

Example Sentences

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The younger man let his chin rest on his chest as the message sank in.

From Washington Post • Dec. 17, 2019

He puts his head in a chin rest.

From Science Magazine • Aug. 29, 2017

British Transport Police said the violin would be almost impossible to resell because it has several unique marks and a unique chin rest.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2011

Old violins are gut stringed and straight-necked, lacking a chin rest.

From Time Magazine Archive

He took away his fists and let his chin rest on the sand.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger

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