RIDDLE
/ˈɹɪdəl/ ► audio Scrabble 8 Words With Friends 9
Definition
- verb pierce with many holes.
- verb set a difficult problem or riddle.
- verb separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff.
— synonyms: screen
- verb spread or diffuse through.
— synonyms: permeate, pervade, penetrate, interpenetrate, diffuse, imbue
- verb speak in riddles.
- verb explain a riddle.
- noun a difficult problem.
— synonyms: conundrum, enigma, brain-teaser
- noun a coarse sieve (as for gravel).
Examples
- “Here's a riddle: It's black, and white, and red all over. What is it?”
- “Riddle me this.”
- “You have to riddle the gravel before you lay it on the road.”
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