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Definition of "bull-fiddle" [bull-fiddle]

  • A device consisting of a tin can with a string so inserted that when it is twanged a harsh, noisy tone is produced. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

Use "bull-fiddle" in a sentence
  • "One of the men tapped the belly of a double bass and said, 'Gee, I sure didn't think I'd be toting a bull-fiddle when I moved in among the commies.'"
  • "a noise halfway between a low bull-fiddle note and that of a motor trying to start."
  • "Bonjour, "and carried on, humming bull-fiddle tunes."
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