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fiddle

/ˈfɪd(ə)l/ /ˈfɪdl̩/

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noun

كمان

Any of various bowed string instruments, often a violin when played in any of various traditional styles, as opposed to classical violin.

Examples :

"My grandfather plays the fiddle beautifully in the local folk music group. "

يعزف جدي على الكمان ببراعة في فرقة الموسيقى الشعبية المحلية.

music entertainment style tradition

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noun

حشيشة الكمان

A kind of dock (Rumex pulcher) with leaves shaped like the musical instrument.

Examples :

"The garden's fiddle plant has beautiful, lyre-shaped leaves. "

نبات حشيشة الكمان في الحديقة له أوراق جميلة على شكل قيثارة.

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noun

تعديل، تلاعب

An adjustment intended to cover up a basic flaw.

Examples :

"That parameter setting is just a fiddle to make the lighting look right."

إعدادات تلك المعلمة مجرد تعديل لجعل الإضاءة تبدو صحيحة.

business finance

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noun

احتيال، خدعة

A fraud; a scam.

Examples :

"The charity was exposed as a complete fiddle, with donations being used for personal expenses. "

تم الكشف عن أن المؤسسة الخيرية عملية احتيال كاملة، حيث استخدمت التبرعات للمصروفات الشخصية.

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noun

حاجز الطاولة، حاجز

On board a ship or boat, a rail or batten around the edge of a table or stove to prevent objects falling off at sea. (Also fiddle rail)

Examples :

"The boat's fiddle rail kept the plates from sliding off the table during the rough sea. "

منع حاجز الطاولة على القارب الأطباق من الانزلاق عن الطاولة أثناء البحر الهائج.

nautical sailing vehicle

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verb

يعزف بلا هدف، يعبث

To play aimlessly.

Examples :

"The child fidgeted with his pencil, fiddling with the eraser, and not paying attention to the lesson. "

عبث الطفل بقلمه الرصاص، وعزف بالممحاة، ولم يكن ينتبه إلى الدرس.

action entertainment

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verb

تلاعب، غش

To adjust or manipulate for deception or fraud.

Examples :

"Fred was sacked when the auditors caught him fiddling the books."

طُرد فريد عندما ضبطه المدققون وهو يتلاعب بالدفاتر.

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verb

عزف على الكمان، يعزف ألحانًا تقليدية على الكمان

To play traditional tunes on a violin in a non-classical style.

Examples :

"The musician fiddled a lively tune on his violin during the family picnic. "

عزف الموسيقي لحنًا حيويًا على كمانه خلال نزهة العائلة.

music entertainment culture tradition

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verb

عبث بـ، تلاعب بـ، أصلح

To touch or fidget with something in a restless or nervous way, or tinker with something in an attempt to make minor adjustments or improvements.

Examples :

"He fidgeted with his pen, tapping it nervously on the table while waiting for the teacher to start the test. "

عبث بقلمه، وطرق به على الطاولة بعصبية بينما كان ينتظر أن يبدأ المعلم الاختبار.

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