noun
- plural of rosin; solid amber-colored substances obtained from pine trees, used on violin bows and in various industrial applications
verb
- third person singular present of rosin; applies rosin to something, especially a violin bow
Examples
- The violinist keeps several different rosins in her case.
- These rosins vary in hardness depending on the climate.
- The baseball pitcher rosins his hands before each throw.
- She rosins her bow before every practice session.
- Different rosins produce different tones on string instruments.
- The dancer rosins her shoes to prevent slipping.
- Quality rosins can be quite expensive for professional musicians.