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Kerfing

Pronunciation varies by accent · verb

Meaning

present participle and gerund of kerf.

Definitions by Sense

  1. present participle and gerund of kerf
  2. (music, chiefly lutherie) A thin strip of wood kerfed to allow easy bending and then glued inside the body of a string instrument along the rim between its two abutting sides to reinforce the joint.

Example Sentences

Do you prefer bent solid linings or kerfings in your guitar? If kerfings, would you like regular or reversed kerfing?

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What does kerfing mean?

Kerfing means present participle and gerund of kerf.

What is a synonym for kerfing?

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What is the opposite of kerfing?

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How do you use kerfing in a sentence?

Do you prefer bent solid linings or kerfings in your guitar? If kerfings, would you like regular or reversed kerfing?

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