riddle

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈrɪdəl/

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Noun

Singular riddle

Plural riddles

1. (countable) A riddle is something that is puzzling, hard to solve, or difficult to define.

   That question is quite a riddle.

Verb

Plain form riddle

Third-person singular riddles

Past tense riddled

Past participle riddled

Present participle riddling

1. To fill with holes.

   The shots from his gun began to riddle the target.

2. To be filled with.

   Your argument is riddled with errors.

3. To solve or answer a riddle or question.

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

4. To put something through a sieve.

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