1. The flat or slightly curved wooden surface on the neck of a stringed instrument (such as a guitar, violin, or bass) against which the strings are pressed to change pitch.
Usage: Plural form of fingerboard; Common in music and instrument-making contexts

Examples

• The guitarist's fingers moved quickly across the fingerboards of his two guitars.
• Rosewood is a popular material for fingerboards on high-quality instruments.
• She cleaned the fingerboards of her violin collection with a soft cloth.
• The fingerboards on classical guitars are typically wider than those on electric guitars.
• Professional luthiers carefully shape and polish fingerboards to ensure smooth playability.
• Different woods used for fingerboards can affect the tone and feel of an instrument.