n. A musical instrument with strings which are played by being plucked with the fingers.n. [capitalized] A constellation, otherwise called Lyra or the Lyre.n. Same as harper, 2.n. An oblong implement, consisting of a frame filled up with parallel wires resembling the strings of a harp, used as a screen; a grain-sieve.n. A sparred shovel for filling coal.n. In a seutching-machine, a grating through which the refuse falls as the revolving beater drives the fibers forward.n. A figure, likened to a harp or saddle, on the back of the adult harp-seal.n. Hence The harp-seal, or harper.To play on the harp; play as on a harp.To speak often of something, especially so often as to be tiresome or vexing; speak with reiteration; especially, to speak or write with monotonous repetition: usually with on or upon.To give forth as a harp gives forth sound; give expression to, or utter.To produce some specified effect upon by playing on the harp.To sift or separate by means of a harp or screen: as, to harp grain; to harp sand. See harp, n., 4 and 5.