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In music, a knob which controls a register on an organ or a manual (keyboard) on some harpsichords, enabling the player to alter the instrument's tone quality in various ways. See also registration.



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My word, three monsoon finish, boy stop along me come back.
Jerry of the Islands by London, Jack View in context
He could not in conscience - not even George's conscience - object, though he did suggest that, perhaps, it would be better for him to stop in the boat, and get tea ready, while Harris and I towed, because getting tea was such a worrying work, and Harris and I looked tired.
Three Men In A Boat (To Say Nothing Of The Dog) by Jerome, Jerome K. View in context
Once she wondered if he would stop if she dared go to him and then she remembered how he had driven her out of the room and thought that perhaps the sight of her might make him worse.
The Secret Garden by Burnett, Frances Hodgson View in context
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