TUNER

tuner, piano tuner

(noun) someone who tunes pianos

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Noun

tuner (plural tuners)

A person who tunes a piano or organ.

A device, electronic or mechanical, that helps a person tune a musical instrument by showing the deviation of the played pitch from the desired pitch.

On a musical instrument, a peg or mechanical device that changes the tension, and hence pitch, of a string.

The component of an audio system that receives radio broadcasts.

(archaic) One who sings or makes music.

Etymology 2

Noun

tuner (plural tuners)

(entertainment industry) A musical.

Anagrams

• Runet, Runte

Source: Wiktionary


Tun"er, n.

Definition: One who tunes; especially, one whose occupation is to tune musical instruments.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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