What is the meaning of Hurdy-gurdy?

A stringed instrument that produces a droning sound by turning a handle that connects to a wheel that rubs against a rosined string, with a keyboard also used to alter the pitch of the string.

Synonym of street organ, often considered a misnomer.

A water wheel with radial buckets, driven by the impact of a jet.

A winch, a windlass.

Sounding like the Swedish language.

Source: wiktionary.org