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Harp

noun

/hɑːrp/

Meaning

a large triangular musical instrument with strings that are plucked

To dwell on or complain about something persistently.

The angel played a beautiful melody on the harp.

He kept harping on the same mistake over and over.

harp on

lyre, zither, dwell, reiterate, repeat, nag, obsess

Entry 1

lyre, zither

Entry 2

dwell,reiterate,repeat,nag,obsess

ignore,overlook

play the harp, harp strings, concert harp, harp on, harp endlessly, harp about, keep harping

Entry 1

play the harp, harp strings, concert harp

Entry 2

harp on,harp endlessly,harp about,keep harping

To make less severe, serious, or painful, to reduce the intensity of damage or problems.

to press down tightly by packing

to speak very softly or quietly, often to avoid being overheard

To remove the outer covering, such as the husk of corn or shell of shellfish.

to take something without permission or right

To honor and remember someone or something through a ceremony or action.