Meaning Of The Word Hornpipe

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hornpipe
countable noun: A hornpipe is a lively dance which was traditionally danced by sailors.

hornpipe in American English
an obsolete wind instrument with a bell and mouthpiece made of horn
noun: an English folk clarinet having one ox horn concealing the reed and another forming the bell

hornpipe in British English
noun: an obsolete reed instrument with a mouthpiece made of horn

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