banjos

noun

1. 1

   A stringed musical instrument (chordophone), usually with a round body, a membrane-like soundboard and a fretted neck, played by plucking or strumming the strings.

   “I come from Alabama with my banjo on my knee...”

2. 2

   Any of various similar musical instruments, such as the Tuvan doshpuluur, with a membrane-like soundboard.

3. 3

   An object shaped like a banjo, especially a frying pan or a shovel.

4. 4

   (Dagenham) A cul-de-sac with a round end.