Word Meaning

castanets definition and meaning

n. See Castanets.
n. pl. Two small, concave shells of ivory or hard wood, shaped like spoons, fastened to the thumb, and beaten together with the middle finger; -- used by the Spaniards and Moors as an accompaniment to their dance and guitars.

Crossword clues for castanets

- Shell clicked by a Spanish dancer
- Spanish hand instrument
- Can states manufacture Spanish dancer’s instrument?
- Clicking instrument
- Flamenco clickers
- Hand held clickers used by Spanish dancers
- Small Spanish hand held instruments