Meaning of 'riddle'

Find the meaning of the word ‘riddle’

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Meaning of ‘riddle’

8 definitions found.

riddle

noun

a coarse sieve (as for gravel)

noun

a difficult problem

Synonyms: enigma conundrum brain-teaser

verb

set a difficult problem or riddle

Example: "riddle me a riddle"

verb

explain a riddle

verb

speak in riddles

verb

spread or diffuse through

Synonyms: diffuse

verb

pierce with many holes

Example: "The bullets riddled the body of the car."

verb

separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff

Synonyms: screen

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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