cigar box guitar

noun

A simple guitarlike string instrument that uses a cigar box as a resonator, and traditionally has a broomstick for a neck.

Meanings

nouncigar box guitar (plural cigar box guitars)

plural cigar box guitars · alternative cigar-box guitar

  1. entertainmentA simple guitarlike string instrument that uses a cigar box as a resonator, and traditionally has a broomstick for a neck.
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