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stompbox Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: S T AA1 M P B AA0 K S

What Does Stompbox Mean?

Stompbox is used as a noun meaning 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. It can also mean A guitar effect unit which can be controlled with the foot.

Stompbox: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun
Synonymseffects pedal and pedal
Pluralstompboxes

Stompbox Definition (Noun)

  1. 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.
  2. A guitar effect unit which can be controlled with the foot

Synonyms of Stompbox

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Antonyms of Stompbox

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Stompbox in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

stompbox (plural stompboxes)

Origin of Stompbox

From stomp +‎ box.

Stompbox: Your Questions Answered

What part of speech is stompbox?

Stompbox is a noun.

What is another word for stompbox?

Close synonyms of stompbox are effects pedal and pedal. See the full list of stompbox synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of stompbox?

The plural of stompbox is stompboxes.

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