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Meaning of hurdy-gurdy

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

hurdy-gurdy

Pronunciation:/ˈhɜː.diˌɡɜː.di//ˈhɝː.diˌɡɝː.di/

noun

Definitions

  1. A 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.

  2. (California) A water wheel with radial buckets, driven by the impact of a jet.

  3. A winch, a windlass.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Sounding like the Swedish language.

noun

Definitions

  1. A type of mechanically-played barrel organ designed to be played in the street.