Definitions for agraffe
əˈgræfagraffe

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. agraffenoun

   A clasp consisting of a hook which fastens on to a ring.

2. agraffenoun

   A hook, eyelet, or other device by which a piano wire is so held as to limit the vibration.

3. Etymology: From agrafe, from agrafer.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Agraffe

   An agraffe is a part used principally on grand pianos. The agraffe is a guide at the tuning-pin end of the string, screwed into the plate, with holes through which the strings pass. It positions the strings vertically and laterally, determines the string's speaking length, and offers a clean termination from which the string can vibrate. Agraffes are used in the bass, tenor, and lower treble, but commonly give way to a capo d'astro bar in the upper treble. Agraffes are usually made of solid brass, and come in 1, 2 or 3-string configurations. For American pianos they are available in two sizes (1/4" and 7/32" finely threaded studs). The string holes are typically countersunk to eliminate the likelihood of buzzing, even as the agraffes wear. They are installed with their width perpendicular to the strings. Agraffe is also a term for the wire netting that surrounds the cork in a champagne bottle, enabling the cork to remain in place despite the high carbonic acid pressure in the bottle.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Agraffenoun

   a hook or clasp

2. Agraffenoun

   a hook, eyelet, or other device by which a piano wire is so held as to limit the vibration

3. Etymology: [F. agrafe, formerly agraffe, OF. agrappe. See Agrappes.]

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1. Agraffe

   An agraffe is a part found on some pianos. The agraffe is a guide at the tuning-pin end of the string, screwed into the plate, with holes through which the strings pass. It anchors the strings, ensures proper height and determines the speaking length of the string. Quality agraffes are usually made of solid brass but can be painted or electroplated. They come in 1, 2 or 3-string configurations. They also are available in 2 different sizes. The string holes are usually countersunk. They must be installed perpendicular to the strings and their height is adjusted using thin brass shims. They are sometimes difficult to remove and a broken agraffe usually requires a lengthy repair. Worn string holes sometimes cause a buzzing sound which can be corrected by filing inside the agraffe string hole to remove the imperfection.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Agraffe

   a-graf′, n. a kind of clasp or hook. [Fr. agrafe, a clasp—Low L. grappa, Old High Ger. chrapfo (Ger. krappen), a hook.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of agraffe in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of agraffe in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Agraffe
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agraffe
3. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agraffe
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=agraffe
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=agraffe