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twiddle

twid·dle [ twídd'l ]


transitive and intransitive verb  (past and past participle twid·dled, present participle twid·dling, 3rd person present singular twid·dles)
Definition:
 
1. turn something back and forth: to turn something around or back and forth repeatedly
twiddling the dial on the radio to get better reception

2. twist or turn something absent-mindedly: to keep twisting something or turning it around in a bored or absent-minded way
sat twiddling his pencil and staring out of the window



noun  (plural twid·dles)
Definition:
 
twisting action: a to-and-fro turning or twisting action

[Mid-16th century. Origin ?]

twid·dler noun
twid·dly adjective
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