Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

stompbox

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.02 in modern English

Syllables
stomp-box
IPA
21
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A simple percussion instrument consisting of a small wooden box placed under the foot, which is tapped or stamped on rhythmically to produce a sound similar to that of a bass drum.

noun

A guitar effect unit which can be controlled with the foot

Etymology

From stomp + box.

Inflected Forms

stompboxes (plural) stomp box (alternative)

Synonyms

effects pedal pedal

Questions

What does stompbox mean?
A simple percussion instrument consisting of a small wooden box placed under the foot, which is tapped or stamped on rhythmically to produce a sound similar to that of a bass drum.
Where does stompbox come from?
From stomp + box.

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