Pronunciation: /ˈfɪdəl/
noun a musical instrument of the violin family, similar to the violin but larger and with a deeper sound
A1 He played a simple fiddle tune at the party.
A2 She used a fiddle to fix the loose string on her backpack.
B1 The antique fiddle was passed down through generations in the family.
B2 The musician's skilled fiddling captivated the audience during the concert.
C1 The expert craftsman spent hours meticulously carving the intricate design on the fiddle.
C2 The renowned violinist's fiddle playing was unmatched in its precision and emotion.
verb to touch or fidget with something in a restless or nervous way
A1 She fiddles with her hair when she's nervous.
A2 He fiddled with the remote control trying to fix it.
B1 The mechanic fiddled with the engine to get it running smoothly again.
B2 The musician fiddled with the tuning of his violin before the performance.
C1 The scientist fiddled with the data to ensure accuracy in the results.
C2 The chef fiddled with the recipe until it was perfect.
formal The musician skillfully played the fiddle during the classical concert.
informal I love watching my grandpa fiddle around with his old fiddle in the evenings.
slang Stop trying to fiddle with the settings on my phone, you'll mess it up!
figurative The CEO was accused of trying to fiddle with the company's financial records.
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