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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An acoustic percussion instrument consisting of a resonator bowl or pan with a cylindrical neck, surrounded by rods of different lengths and diameters. Water may be added to the bowl to modify the sound.

   "The listing for Loop 2.4.3 had promised that a waterphone would be featured."

2. 2
   An instrument for detecting leaks in pipes by their sound, consisting of a rod attached to an earpiece.

Synonyms

All synonyms

aquaphone

Example

More examples

"The listing for Loop 2.4.3 had promised that a waterphone would be featured."

Etymology

From water + -phone.

Related phrases

percussion instrument

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