English dictionary
harp
/h/A/rp/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a chordophone that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck; the strings stretched between the neck and the soundbox are plucked with the fingers
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a pair of curved vertical supports for a lampshade
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a small rectangular free-reed instrument having a row of free reeds set back in air holes and played by blowing into the desired hole
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A musical instrument consisting of a triangular frame furnished with strings and sometimes with pedals, held upright, and played with the fingers.
Source: webster1913
verb
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come back to
ExamplesShe is always harping on the same old things.
Synonyms dwellSource: WordNet 3.0
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play the harp
ExamplesShe harped the Saint-Saens beautifully.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To play on the harp.
Source: webster1913
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To play on, as a harp; to play (a tune) on the harp; to develop or give expression to by skill and art; to sound forth as from a harp; to hit upon.
Source: webster1913