tinker (v)
fiddle (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 30
def try to fix or mend
examples Can you tinker with the T.V. set--it's not working right
She always fiddles with her van on the weekend
Frame - 22 Somebody ----s PP
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Hypernym repair, mend, fix, bushel, doctor, furbish up, restore, touch on
Derivationally related form fiddle → fiddler
Incoming links
Derivationally related form fiddler → fiddle
Hyponym repair, mend, fix, bushel, doctor, furbish up, restore, touch on

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