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Synonyms for Fiddle (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (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):
violin

WordNet sense 2 (avoid (one's assigned duties)):
goldbrick, shirk, shrink from

WordNet sense 3 (manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination):
diddle, play, toy

WordNet sense 4 (play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly):
monkey, tamper

WordNet sense 5 (try to fix or mend):
tinker


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