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English

Pronunciation
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-ɪd�l|-ɪd�l

Noun
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1. a verbal puzzle, mystery, or other problem of an intellectual nature.
2. a sieve

Derived terms
riddler

Synonyms
enigma
conundrum
brain-teaser

Translations
trans-top|puzzle
Czech: hádanka f
French: enigme f
German: Rätsel n
Hindi: पह�ल� (pahelī) f
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Italian: enigma m, indovinello m
Norwegian: gåte
Portuguese: enigma m, charada f
Serbian: zagonetka f
Urdu: URchar|پ���� (pahelī) f
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Derived terms
a riddle wrapped up in an enigma
riddler
riddle stick

Verb
en-verb|riddles|riddling|riddled

1. to fill with holes

#* The shots from his gun began to riddle the target.

1. to fill or spread throughout; to pervade

#* Your argument is riddled with errors.

1. to solve, answer, or explicate a riddle or question

#* Riddle me this...., meaning Answer the following question.

1. to put something through a sieve

#* You have to riddle the gravel before you lay it on the road.

Translations
trans-top|to fill with holes
German: durchlöchern
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trans-top|to fill or spread throughout; to pervade
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trans-top|to solve, answer, or explicate a riddle or question
German: enträtseln
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trans-top|to put something through a sieve
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