[
UK
/kɒnsətˈiːnɐ/
]
[ US /kɑnsɝˈtinə/ ]
[ US /kɑnsɝˈtinə/ ]
NOUN
- free-reed instrument played like an accordion by pushing its ends together to force air through the reeds
- coiled barbed wire used as an obstacle
VERB
- collapse like a concertina
How To Use concertina In A Sentence
- Chromatic versions of both the Chemnitz concertina and the bandoneon have been made.
- A simple single-storey pavilion is enclosed by folded concertina walls and roof, prompting irresistible comparisons with origami.
- The band has a strong emphasis on vocals and harmony with guitarists, concertina, keyboard, accordion and harmonica backing.
- He unfurled the blanket insulation over the concertina wire and scrambled over the fence as a Doberman streaked toward him, snarling. THE KILL CLAUSE
- I can pl'y the squiffer -- I mean the concertina, Sir -- a fair treat for a hammatore. The Dop Doctor
- Even the thin can't escape the waist/belly concertina effect that happens after a certain age when you sit down.
- Randy Krajewski, who plays accordion, bass, concertina, and piano and sings, appears to be the driving force behind this homage, and the band pulls it off nearly flawlessly.
- She pushed more forcefully, and it suddenly slid back like a concertina, separating into seven distinct panels. LIRAEL: DAUGHTER OF THE CLAYR
- In his early years he also sold a variety of articles like accordions, concertinas and mouth-organs, costume accessories and straw hat polish - anything indeed which would turn an honest penny.
- There were paper balls and bells that concertinaed flat for storage, but when opened were in quarters of red and blue and yellow; the paper was barely more substantial than tissue and the decorations were easily torn. Irish Blogs