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BANJO

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/ˈbæn.dʒəʊ/

Extended Definitions

noun

  1. A stringed musical instrument (chordophone), usually with a round body, a membrane-like soundboard and a fretted neck, played by plucking or strumming the strings.
  2. Any of various similar musical instruments, such as the Tuvan doshpuluur, with a membrane-like soundboard.
  3. An object shaped like a banjo, especially a frying pan or a shovel.

verb

  1. To play a banjo.
  2. To beat, to knock down.
  3. To shell or attack (a target).

noun

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Dictionary Definition

a musical instrument

Word Forms

Letter Values

B3
A1
N1
J8
O1
= 14