# pinblock

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈpɪnˌblɒk/

## Definitions
1. A block of wood (usually hardwood, such as maple or beech) used in pianos, harpsichords, or clavichords to hold the tuning pins in place.

## Etymology
Compound of pin + block.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/pinblock