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concertina

Pronunciation: /ˌkɒnsəˈtiːnə/

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Definition of concertina

noun

  • a small musical instrument played by stretching and squeezing a central bellows between the hands to blow air over reeds, each note being sounded by a button. Compare with accordion.
  • [as modifier] opening or closing in multiple folds:concertina doors

verb (concertinas, concertinaing, concertinaed /-nəd/ or concertina'd /-nə(r)ɪŋ/)

[with object]
  • extend, compress, or collapse in folds like those of a concertina:the car had concertinaed against the rear of the truck

Origin:

mid 19th century: from concert + -ina

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