noun🔗ShareA stringed instrument that produces a droning sound by turning a handle that connects to a wheel that rubs against a rosined string, with a keyboard also used to alter the pitch of the string."The street musician entertained the crowd with a lively tune played on his hurdy-gurdies, their droning sound and bright melodies filling the air. "musicentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(California) A water wheel with radial buckets, driven by the impact of a jet."The old mining town still used hurdy-gurdies to power some of its machinery, the forceful water jet spinning the wheels efficiently. "technologymachineenergydeviceutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA winch, a windlass."The stagehands used hurdy-gurdies to lift the heavy curtains before the play began. "technologynauticalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA type of mechanically-played barrel organ designed to be played in the street."The street fair was filled with the sounds of music, including the distinctive drone of several hurdy-gurdies. "musicmachineentertainmentsoundtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
