MOULINE

{ Mou‐line″ (?), Mou″li‐net (?), } n. [[F. moulinet, orig., a little mill, dim. of moulin mill. See Mill.]] 1. 1. The drum upon which the rope is wound in a capstan, crane, or the like.
2. 2. A machine formerly used for bending a crossbow by winding it up.
3. 3. In sword and saber exercises, a circular swing of the weapon.