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fid·dle
 fiddle
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- pronunciation:
- fI
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 l
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A fiddle is a violin. "Fiddle" is an informal word for the violin and is not usually used when talking about a violin played in a large orchestra. In the United States, people usually play a "fiddle" in a small band in front of a somewhat small audience that might be dancing or clapping along with the music.
Jamie's brother plays the fiddle in his band where they play folk music every weekend.
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
fiddles, fiddling, fiddled |
| definition: |
When someone fiddles, they play on a violin.
Everybody danced as the musicians fiddled at the town festival. |
| related words: |
monkey, toy |
| derivation: |
fiddler (n.) |
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