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concertina

Concertina (noun) means a musical instrument, like the various accordions, that is a member of the free-reed family of musical instruments, typically having buttons on both ends.

noun
1
A musical instrument, like the various accordions, that is a member of the free-reed family of musical instruments, typically having buttons on both ends.
2
Something multiply folded like a concertina, such as a folded book, a bus door or a set of picture frames that are folded together.
3
Coiled barbed wire for use as an obstacle.
4
A type of booklet label, consisting of up to 32 pages of booklet as an insert.
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Etymology

From concert + -ina.

Rhymes for concertina

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of concertina?

"concertina" (noun) means a musical instrument, like the various accordions, that is a member of the free-reed family of musical instruments, typically having buttons on both ends.

What are the different meanings of concertina?

"concertina" has 3 main meanings: 1. A musical instrument, like the various accordions, that is a member of the free-reed family of musical instruments, typically having buttons on both ends; 2. Something multiply folded like a concertina, such as a folded book, a bus door or a set of picture frames that are folded together; 3. Coiled barbed wire for use as an obstacle.

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