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fiddler
FIH-duh-luh
Fiddler (noun) means a person who plays the fiddle. Example: “The fiddler led the band through a set of traditional jigs.”
noun
1
A person who plays the fiddle.
"The fiddler led the band through a set of traditional jigs."
2
A small burrowing crab with one greatly enlarged claw.
"At low tide, fiddler crabs scuttled across the mudflats."
How to use fiddler
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who plays the fiddle, or a small crab with one oversized claw.
Common pairings
fiddler crab
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Etymology
From Old English fiþelere, related to fiddle plus -er. The crab is named for the way it holds its oversized claw, resembling someone playing a fiddle.
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What does “fiddler” mean?
The word “fiddler” means a person who plays the fiddle. In plain terms, someone who plays the fiddle, or a small crab with one oversized claw.
How do you pronounce “fiddler”?
“Fiddler” is pronounced FIH-duh-luh (/ˈfɪdələ(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “fiddler” in a sentence?
Here is “fiddler” used in a sentence: “The fiddler led the band through a set of traditional jigs.”
What is another word for “fiddler”?
Words with a similar meaning to “fiddler” include fiddlist and fiddleist.
What part of speech is “fiddler”?
“Fiddler” is a noun.
Where does the word “fiddler” come from?
The word “fiddler” comes from Old English. From Old English fiþelere, related to fiddle plus -er. The crab is named for the way it holds its oversized claw, resembling someone playing a fiddle.
How many meanings does “fiddler” have?
“Fiddler” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who plays the fiddle.
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