Meaning of the word fingerboard in English

What does fingerboard mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

fingerboard

US /ˈfɪŋ.ɡɚ.bɔːrd/

UK /ˈfɪŋ.ɡə.bɔːd/

a strip of wood on the neck of a stringed instrument, against which the strings are pressed to vary the pitch

Example:

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The violinist carefully placed her fingers on the fingerboard.

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He polished the guitar's fingerboard until it shined.

Synonym:

fretboard neck