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stompbox

The English word “stompbox” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A simple percussion instrument consisting of a small wooden box placed under the foot, which is tapped or stamped on rhythmically to produce a sound similar to that of a bass drum.
  2. A guitar effect unit which can be controlled with the foot

Etymology

From stomp + box.

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