Rosin
WordNet
noun
(1) Any of a class of solid or semisolid viscous substances obtained either as exudations from certain plants or prepared by polymerization of simple molecules
verb
(2) Rub rosin onto
"Rosin the violin bow"
WiktionaryText
Noun
- A yellow-brown resin obtained from several conifers; used in inks, varnishes, adhesives etc; consists of a mixture of terpenoid acids, mostly abietic acid.
Verb
- To apply rosin to something.
- We waited expectantly as the guest violinist rosined up his bow in preparation to playing.
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Etymology
From , , from .