Synonym of violin, a small unfretted stringed instrument with four strings tuned (lowest to highest) G-D-A-E, usually held against the chin and played with a bow; the position of a violinist in a band; (usually proscribed) any of various bowed stringed instruments, particularly those of the violin family when played non-classically.
Synonym of workaround, a quick and less than perfect solution for some flaw or problem.
A rack for drying pottery after glazing.
A dock (Rumex pulcher) with leaves supposed to resemble the musical instrument.
Synonym of clown: an unserious person entertaining a group.
Any rail or device that prevents items from sliding off a table, stove, etc. in rough water.
A long pole pulled by a draft animal to drag loose straw, hay, etc.
To play the fiddle or violin, particularly in a folk or country style.
To cheat or swindle; to commit fraud.
Synonym of tinker, to make small adjustments or improvements.
To fidget or play; to idly amuse oneself, to act aimlessly, idly, or frivolously, particularly out of nervousness or restlessness.
Synonym of diddley bow (“type of stringed instrument”)
An uptempo jazz or swing dance which embellishes on the two-step pattern and frequently incorporates acrobatic style swing steps.
A jazz musician or aficionado.
A nervous or jittery person.
To dance the jitterbug.