Rosin — Defs

01 n. The hard, amber-colored resin left after distilling off the volatile oil of turpentine; colophony.

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The hard, amber-colored resin left after distilling off the volatile oil of turpentine; colophony.

Phrases & compounds

Rosin oil — an oil obtained from the resin of the pine tree, -- used by painters and for lubricating machinery, etc.

02 v. t. To rub with rosin, as musicians rub the bow of a violin.

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To rub with rosin, as musicians rub the bow of a violin.
“Or with the rosined bow torment the string.” — Gay.