noun A musical instrument of the lute family, having a typically pear-shaped body and a straight fretted neck, and played with a plectrum.
The mandolin is a stringed musical instrument in the lute family, typically with four pairs of strings tuned in unison, and played with a plectrum. It is commonly used in bluegrass, folk, and classical music.
In culinary arts, a mandolin is a kitchen utensil used for slicing and cutting fruits and vegetables into thin, uniform slices.
In woodworking, a mandolin is a tool used for making precise and intricate cuts in wood, similar to a small handsaw or carving tool.
The mandolin is commonly used by musicians in folk, bluegrass, and country music genres.
Some chefs use the mandolin as a kitchen tool for slicing vegetables and fruits thinly and uniformly.
In woodworking, a mandolin can refer to a specialized tool used for cutting thin strips of wood.