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fiddlestick
 

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Noun fiddlestick has 1 sense
  1. fiddlestick, violin bow - a bow used in playing the violin
    --1 is a kind of bow
    --1 is a part of violin, fiddle

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Term fiddlestick
Part of Speech noun
Senses and Usages

  1. Sense: A stick used for playing the fiddle.


    Sample Sentence: She gripped the fiddlestick tightly and began to play a melodious tune.

  2. Sense: Used figuratively to imply insignificance or worthlessness.


    Sample Sentence: The boss dismissed her complaints with a wave of his hand, considering them as mere fiddlesticks.

  3. Sense: A synonym for nonsense, silliness, or foolish talk.


    Sample Sentence: He delighted in telling fantastical stories that others dismissed as mere fiddlesticks.
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