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fiddly

English → English

adj//ˈfɪd.li//

(complexity) Difficult to do or use because of needing small, precise finger movements

Trying to thread a tiny needle in a dark room is a very fiddly task for someone with large hands.

(English) Trying to thread a tiny needle in a dark room is a very fiddly task for someone with large hands.

The back of the watch is held on by four tiny, fiddly screws that are very easy to lose.

(English) The back of the watch is held on by four tiny, fiddly screws that are very easy to lose.

Entry ID: en:en:fiddly · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary