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Stopping

STAH-pihng

/ˈstɑːpɪŋ/

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stopping

Dictionary meaning

The kind of playing that involves pressing the fingers on the strings of a stringed instrument to control the pitch.

Examples

  • The violinist's stopping was excellent.

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