pickguard

English

noun
Definitions
  • A piece of flat material placed beneath the strings of a guitar (or similar instrument) to protect the surface from being scratched by a plectrum (or similar device)

Etymology

Compound from English pick + English guard (machine, etc, protective part of a sword).

Origin

English

guard

Gloss

machine, etc, protective part of a sword

Concept
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Modern world

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Person/Thing

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