fiddle FID-uhl verb noun WS #18

to play the violin or fiddle; to touch or move something restlessly or nervously; to tamper with or make small adjustments to something

1. Don't fiddle with the thermostat; it's already set to the right temperature.
2. The mechanic had to fiddle with the engine settings to get it running properly.
3. He likes to fiddle with old radios in his spare time.
4. She began to fiddle nervously with her necklace during the interview.
5. Stop fiddling with your pen and pay attention to the lecture.

a violin, especially when used to play folk or country music; informal term for violin

1. The old man played a lively tune on his fiddle at the county fair.
2. The sound of the fiddle filled the barn during the square dance.
3. She learned to play the fiddle from her grandmother who was a folk musician.
4. He carried his fiddle in a worn leather case wherever he traveled.
5. The fiddle's strings needed to be replaced after years of constant playing.