wimble

Meaning

Noun

Any of various hand tools for boring holes.

Verb

1. To truss hay with a wimble.
2. To bore or pierce, as with a wimble.

Adj

active; nimble

Synonyms

auger

drill

gimlet

screw auger

brace

lance

prick

prong

punch

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puncture

riddle

spear

stave

sting

tap

thrust

stave in

spiral drill

terebrate

twist bit

hand bore

twist gimlet

hand drill machine

rotary hand drill

bore

borer

brace and bit

broach

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: wymble

Cognate with Middle Dutch: wimmel

Cognate with Middle Low German: wimel

Inherited from Middle English: wimblen

Cognate with Middle Low German: wemelen

In summary

From Middle English wymble, wymbel. Compare Middle Dutch wimmel, Middle Low German wimel, wemel.

Sentences

This wimble is hardened with vanadium .