Violin
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A musical four-string instrument, generally played with a bow or by plucking the string. Pitch is set by pressing the strings at the appropriate place with the fingers.
Example sentence: Life is like playing a violin solo in public and learning the instrument as one goes on.
Fiddle
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The violin when played in any of various traditional styles, as opposed to classical violin.An adjustment intended to cover up a basic flaw.fraudOn board a ship or boat, a rail or batten around the edge of a table or stove to prevent objects falling off at sea. (Also fiddle rail)
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To play aimlessly.To adjust in order to cover a basic flaw or fraud etc.To play traditional tunes on a violin in a non-classical style.
Example sentence: In my brief, home affairs, we have witnessed ministers issue countless dodgy dossiers, fiddle figures and fudge facts.