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wimble
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wimble, n. [OE. wimbil; akin to Dan. vimmel, OD. wemelen to bore. Cf. Gimlet.].
An instrument for boring holes, turned by a handle. [1913 Webster]
wimble, v. t.
To bore or pierce, as with a wimble. Wood. [1913 Webster]
wimble, a. [Cf. Sw. vimmelkantig giddy, whimsical, dial. Sw. vimmla to be giddy or skittish, and E. whim.].
Active; nimble. Spenser. [1913 Webster]
ROGET THESAURUS
wimble
Perforator
N perforator, piercer, borer, auger, chisel, gimlet, stylet, drill, wimble, awl, bradawl, scoop, terrier, corkscrew, dibble, trocar, trepan, probe, bodkin, needle, stiletto, rimer, warder, lancet, punch, puncheon, spikebit, gouge, spear, puncher, punching machine, punching press, punch pliers.For further exploring for "wimble" in Webster Dictionary Online