pegbox

/ˈpɛɡbɒks/

Definitions

1. noun

The part of a violin or similar stringed instrument, at the end of the neck, which holds the tuning pegs.

“The pegbox was intricately carved with a floral design.”

2. noun

A box or compartment containing pegs, especially for tuning a musical instrument.

“The guitar player used a pegbox to adjust the string tension.”

Synonyms

  • peg compartment
  • tuning box