Riddle - Definition

n 1: a difficult problem [syn: riddle, conundrum, enigma,
brain-teaser]
2: a coarse sieve (as for gravel)
v 1: pierce with many holes; "The bullets riddled his body"
2: set a difficult problem or riddle; "riddle me a riddle"
3: separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff [syn: riddle,
screen]
4: spread or diffuse through; "An atmosphere of distrust has
permeated this administration"; "music penetrated the entire
building"; "His campaign was riddled with accusations and
personal attacks" [syn: permeate, pervade, penetrate,
interpenetrate, diffuse, imbue, riddle]
5: speak in riddles
6: explain a riddle