| 释义 |
ˈhitch-pin
[f. hitch v. + pin.]
In a pianoforte, The pin to which each string is attached at its fixed end, opposite to the tuning- or wrest-pin. Also attrib., as hitchpin-block.
1878A. J. Hipkins in Grove Dict. Mus. I. 468 A hitchpin-block for the attachment of the other ends of the strings. 1881Ibid. III. 194 The merit of Hans Ruckers..was his..boldly attaching the strings to hitchpins on the soundboard. |
