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twiddle > 3 senses
NOUN1twiddleA series of small (usually idle) twists or turns
VERB1twiddle, twirl, swirl, whirlTurn in a twisting or spinning motion
2twiddle, fiddle withManipulate, as in a nervous or unconscious manner
twiddle > pronunciation
Soundstwih'dahl
Rhymesabdominal, Abel, able, and 2061 more rhymes in ahl...
twiddle > noun, act
MeaningA series of small (usually idle) twists or turns.
Broadertwist, turn
Verbstwiddle
twiddle > verb 1, motion
MeaningTurn in a twisting or spinning motion.
PatternSomething ----s; Something is ----ing PP; Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s PP
Synonymstwirl, swirl, whirl
Broaderrevolve, go around, rotate
Nounstwiddle
twiddle > verb 2, contact
MeaningManipulate, as in a nervous or unconscious manner.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"He twiddled her thumbs while waiting for the interview"
Synonymsfiddle with
Broadermanipulate
Nounstwiddler

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