fiddleback
something shaped like a fiddle.
resembling the back or outline of a violin.
(of a veneer figure) having close, fine, dark stripes.
Origin of fiddleback
1Words Nearby fiddleback
Other definitions for fiddle back (2 of 2)
a chair back having a solid splat similar in form to that of a fiddle.
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How to use fiddleback in a sentence
“Came down to see about getting some cows for the old man from the fiddleback outfit,” Davis explained.
Crooked Trails and Straight | William MacLeod RaineIn a dozen jerky sentences the owner of the fiddleback told Flandrau of the suspicions of the sheriff.
Crooked Trails and Straight | William MacLeod RaineBillie Mackenzie, owner of the fiddleback ranch, laughed even while he disapproved.
Crooked Trails and Straight | William MacLeod RaineHealy accepted Purdy's invitation, and dismounted with him at the fiddleback.
Mavericks | William MacLeod Raine
British Dictionary definitions for fiddle-back
a chair with a fiddle-shaped back
a chasuble with a fiddle-shaped front
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