| n. | 1. | |
| 1. | (Mus.) A stringed musical instrument formerly in use, of the same form as the violin, but larger, and having six strings, to be struck with a bow, and the neck furnished with frets for stopping the strings. | |
| 2. | (Naut.) A large rope sometimes used in weighing anchor. |
| Noun | 1. | viol - any of a family of bowed stringed instruments that preceded the violin family |