SINCE 1828
tuning fork
nounDefinition of tuning fork
: a 2-pronged metal implement that gives a fixed tone when struck and is useful for tuning musical instruments and ascertaining standard pitch
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tuning fork
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of tuning fork
: a metal device that has two long points, that produces a particular note when it is hit, and that is used to tune musical instruments
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tuning fork
nounKids Definition of tuning fork
: a metal instrument that gives a fixed tone when struck and is useful for tuning musical instruments
tuning fork
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tun·ing fork
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Medical Definition of tuning fork
: a 2-pronged metal implement that gives a fixed tone when struck
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