hurdy-gurdy

/ˈhɜː.diˌɡɜː.di//ˈhɝː.diˌɡɝː.di/

noun

  1. 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. 2

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

  3. 3

    A winch, a windlass.

Synonyms

adjective

  1. 1

    Sounding like the Swedish language.

noun

  1. 1

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

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