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fiddleback

fiddleback

8.6
Having a wavy, striped wood grain like the back of a violin
  • adjective
  • /ˈfɪdəlˌbæk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : de grano ondulado
  • The craftsman selected a fiddleback maple for the violin to enhance its beauty.

Examples

  • Collectors often seek guitars with a fiddleback pattern for their unique appearance.

  • The cabinet's doors were made from fiddleback wood, giving them a striking look.

  • The fiddleback grain on this violin is stunning.

  • Can you see the fiddleback pattern in this piece of wood?

  • The craftsman selected a fiddleback maple for the violin to enhance its beauty.

  • Collectors often seek guitars with a fiddleback pattern for their unique appearance.

  • The cabinet's doors were made from fiddleback wood, giving them a striking look.

Synonyms

curly-grained
vsfiddleback
  • Specialized
8.9

Wood that shows wavy lines because its fibers run unevenly

is a wavy or striped wood pattern but less rippled and less strong
wavy-grained
vsfiddleback
  • Specialized
7.9

Wood with grain lines that look wavy because the fibers do not run straight

is a wavy or striped wood pattern that is usually more notable

Surface Forms

fiddleback positive

Etymology

Fiddleback comes from fiddle, an old name for a 'violin', and back. It was first used for the wavy pattern on the back of a fiddle, so fiddleback now describes wood with that striped, wavy grain.