tuning fork
nounDefinition of tuning fork
: a 2-pronged metal implement that gives a fixed tone when struck and is useful for tuning musical instruments and ascertaining standard pitch
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Types of hearing loss can range from a slight loss to a total loss, and tests to diagnose the condition may include a physical exam, tuning fork tests, or other tests by audiologists. — Jan Burns, Houston Chronicle, "Hearing loss is serious, should be addressed quickly," 16 Aug. 2019 The males' antennae act as tuning forks, resonating to the whine produced by the wings of females. — Ned Rozell, Anchorage Daily News, "Only female mosquitoes bother us (and other facts about the insects Alaskans love to hate)," 7 July 2018 The pendulum guides her to smudge the room with sage before gently tapping orchestral gongs, tuning forks, and tinny bells. — Jessica Wright Weinstock, Glamour, "Trying to Get Pregnant Took Over My Life — Here's How I Got It Back," 12 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'tuning fork.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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tuning fork
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of tuning fork
: a metal device that has two long points, that produces a particular note when it is hit, and that is used to tune musical instruments
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tuning fork
nounKids Definition of tuning fork
: a metal instrument that gives a fixed tone when struck and is useful for tuning musical instruments
tuning fork
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Medical Definition of tuning fork
: a 2-pronged metal implement that gives a fixed tone when struck
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