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单词 twiddling-lines
释义

twiddle /twidˈl/

transitive verb
  1. To twirl idly
  2. To finger idly, play with
  3. To rotate
intransitive verb
  1. To twirl
  2. To trifle with something
noun
  1. A twirl
  2. A curly mark, ornament
ORIGIN: Prob suggested by twirl, twist and fiddle

twiddˈler noun

twiddˈling noun and adjective

twiddˈly adjective

twiddˈling-line noun

  1. Formerly, a line for steadying the steering-wheel
  2. A string for setting the compass card to play freely

twiddle one's thumbs

  1. To rotate the thumbs around each other
  2. To be idle (figurative)
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