1. Plural of gurdy; a hand-cranked musical instrument, typically a barrel organ or hurdy-gurdy.
Usage: Often used in the phrase 'hurdy-gurdies' to refer to street musicians' instruments.; Less common as a standalone plural form.
2. Plural of gurdy; a fishing reel or hand-cranked fishing device.
Usage: Regional or informal usage.; Primarily North American.

Examples

• The street performers played their gurdies to entertain the crowd.
• Old gurdies can still be heard in some European town squares.
• He collected antique gurdies from the 19th century.
• The fishermen used their gurdies to cast their lines far into the water.
• Several gurdies were on display at the musical instrument museum.