Fiddle: meaning, definitions and examples

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fiddle

[ ˈfɪdl ]

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musical instrument

A stringed musical instrument of the violin family, typically having four strings tuned in perfect fifths and played with a bow.

Synonyms

fiddler, fiddlestick, violin

Examples of usage

He played a beautiful melody on the fiddle.
She is a talented fiddle player.

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manipulate or adjust

To make minor changes in order to improve or manipulate something.

Synonyms

adjust, tamper, tinker

Examples of usage

He fiddled with the settings until he got the perfect result.
Stop fiddling with your phone and pay attention!

Translations

Translations of the word "fiddle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 violino

🇮🇳 वायलिन

🇩🇪 Geige

🇮🇩 biola

🇺🇦 скрипка

🇵🇱 skrzypce

🇯🇵 バイオリン

🇫🇷 violon

🇪🇸 violín

🇹🇷 keman

🇰🇷 바이올린

🇸🇦 كمان

🇨🇿 housle

🇸🇰 husle

🇨🇳 小提琴

🇸🇮 violina

🇮🇸 fiðla

🇰🇿 скрипка

🇬🇪 ვიოლინო

🇦🇿 skripka

🇲🇽 violín

Word origin

The word 'fiddle' originated from the Old English word 'fithele', which in turn came from the Latin word 'vitula', meaning 'stringed instrument'. The fiddle has a long history, dating back to ancient times when stringed instruments were popular in various cultures. Over the centuries, the fiddle evolved into the instrument we know today, with different variations and styles found around the world.