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Meaning of afterlength | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The shorter length of string between the bridge and the tailpiece of a stringed instrument, on the other side from that which is usually played.

Examples

“Some luthiers believe it to be important to tune the afterlengths.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

Afterlife afterlifetime afterlight afterling afterload afterloading