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agraffe

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Meaning

  1. noun A decorated clasp consisting of a hook which fastens onto a ring, similar to hook and eye, used in armor or in ordinary clothing.
  2. noun A carved keystone, usually decorated with a mascaron or a corbel, often used in Classical architecture.
  3. noun A brass fitting, screwed into a piano plate, that positions the strings vertically and laterally, and defines one end of the string's speaking length.

Similar words

agrafe clasp barrette slide armring clasp lock grapnel clasp locker stay clutch

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