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grind organ

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun grind organ has 1 sense
  1. barrel organ, grind organ, hand organ, hurdy gurdy, street organ - a musical instrument that makes music by rotation of a cylinder studded with pegs
    --1 is a kind of musical instrument, instrument

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Grind Organ

Definition:

A grind organ refers to a musical instrument that produces sound by turning a handle which activates a set of pipes, similar to a mechanical organ. It is often used in street performances or in old-fashioned circuses.

Senses and Usages:

1. Musical Instrument:

In this sense, a grind organ refers to the instrument itself.

Example Sentence:

The old man played a beautiful melody on his antique grind organ.

2. Street Performance:

A grind organ is also commonly associated with street performers who use it to entertain passersby.

Example Sentence:

The grind organ player attracted a crowd with his captivating tunes.

3. Circus:

In the context of an old-fashioned circus, a grind organ could be used as part of the entertainment.

Example Sentence:

The circus performers danced gracefully as the enchanting sound of the grind organ echoed through the big tent.

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