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FIDDLE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Fiddle.

How to pronounce fiddle:

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Fiddle - as a noun

Bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
violin
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bowed stringed instrumentstring
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Fiddle - as a verb

Avoid (one's assigned duties)

Example: "The derelict soldier shirked his duties"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
goldbrickshirkshrink from
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
avoid
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Commit fraud and steal from one's employer

Example: "We found out that she had been fiddling for years"

Play the violin or fiddle

Play on a violin

Example: "Zuckerman fiddled that song very nicely"

Manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination

Example: "She played nervously with her wedding ring"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
playtoy
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
manipulate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly

Example: "Someone tampered with the documents on my desk"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
monkeytamper

Try to fix or mend

Example: "Can you tinker with the t.v. set--it's not working right"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tinker

Example Sentences

"He played a beautiful melody on his fiddle."
"She inherited her grandfather's antique fiddle."
"The old man played a lively tune on his fiddle."
"The musician tuned her fiddle before the performance."
"He carried his fiddle in a sturdy case."
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Word Game Points

Is FIDDLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fiddle is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FIDDLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is FIDDLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fiddle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FIDDLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is FIDDLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fiddle is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FIDDLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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