Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A stool, generally adjustable in height, used by a performer on the pianoforte.
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Examples
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Without waiting for further invitation, Louis-Anatole ran back across the black and red tiles, threw himself upon the piano-stool and began to play.
Sepulchre Mosse, Kate 2007
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‘Drat it,’ she exclaimed, flouncing round on the piano-stool.
The Trespasser 2003
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The laggards at length appearing, Lizzie crashed out a chord and rose from the piano-stool to hail and reproach them.
The Way Home 2003
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‘Who is Mr Meddlechip?’ asked Kitty, swinging round on the piano-stool.
Madame Midas 2003
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A gummy mirror behind it, reflecting the piano player, who wore an inevitable piano-stool slouch.
The Gunslinger King, Stephen, 1947- 1982
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The young constable who sat on the piano-stool with pencil and notebook ready kept a wary eye cocked in his direction, and was obviously ready to spring to it at the mere flick of an eyelash.
Through the Wall Wentworth, Patricia 1950
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"How is Miss Pomeroy?" asked Gualtier, turning round on the piano-stool and rising.
The Cryptogram A Novel James De Mille
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"Why I thought you had gone up town," exclaimed Kittie, who was crying on the piano-stool, like one bereft.
Six Girls A Home Story Fannie Belle Irving
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Miss Nibbs herself was worthy of some notice; perched upon the piano-stool, her flat feet barely reaching the pedals, and her ill-formed bulky figure swaying now on one side, now on another.
The Doctor's Daughter [pseud.] Vera
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The constable on the piano-stool wrote in his notebook, using a clear, neat script.
Through the Wall Wentworth, Patricia 1950
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