FALLBOARD

fallboard, fall-board

(noun) the hinged protective covering that protects the keyboard of a piano when it is not being played

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

fallboard (plural fallboards)

(music) The hinged cover which protects the keyboard of a piano when not in use

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

4 February 2025

DISKETTE

(noun) a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit; used to store data or programs for a microcomputer; “floppy disks are noted for their relatively slow speed and small capacity and low price”


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Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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