English dictionary

fiddle

/'f/I/d/-/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

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

noun.artifact

Synonyms violin

Source: WordNet 3.0
A stringed instrument of music played with a bow; a violin; a kit.

noun

Source: webster1913

avoid (one's assigned duties)

verb.social

Synonyms goldbrick shirk shrink from

Source: WordNet 3.0
commit fraud and steal from one's employer

verb.possession

Source: WordNet 3.0
play the violin or fiddle

verb.creation

Source: WordNet 3.0
play on a violin

verb.creation

Examples
Zuckerman fiddled that song very nicely.

Source: WordNet 3.0
manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination

verb.contact

Examples
Don't fiddle with the screws.

Synonyms diddle play toy

Source: WordNet 3.0
play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly

verb.contact

Examples
The reporter fiddle with the facts.

Synonyms monkey tamper

Source: WordNet 3.0
try to fix or mend

verb.change

Examples
She always fiddles with her van on the weekend.

Synonyms tinker

Source: WordNet 3.0
To play on a fiddle.

verb

Source: webster1913
To play (a tune) on a fiddle.

verb

Source: webster1913