• A stringled instrument, lutelike in shape, in which
    the sound is produced by the friction of a wheel turned by a crank at
    the end, instead of by a bow, two of the strings being tuned as drones,
    while two or more, tuned in unison, are modulated by keys.


    Hurdy-gurdy meaning & definition 1 of Hurdy-gurdy.


  • a musical instrument that is played by turning a handle, causing a small wheel to be rubbed against a set of strings

    Hurdy-gurdy meaning & definition 2 of Hurdy-gurdy.

Similar Words
  • 1
  • 2
  • 1
  • 1
  • 2
  • 2
  • 2
  • 4
  • 1
  • 10
  • 12
  • 10
  • 9
  • 5
  • 4

What is Define Dictionary Meaning?

Define Dictionary Meaning is an easy to use platform where anyone can create and share short informal definition of any word.
Best thing is, its free and you can even contribute without creating an account.



This page shows you usage and meanings of Hurdy-gurdy around the world.