WIMBLE

wimble. Wimble, n. an instrument to bore holes with

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Wim″ble (?), n. [[OE. wimbil; akin to Dan. vimmel, OD. wemelen to bore. Cf. Gimlet.]] An instrument for boring holes, turned by a handle. Specifically: (a) A gimlet. “ It is but like the little wimble, to let in the greater auger.” Selden. (b) A stonecutter's brace for boring holes in stone. (c) An auger used for boring in earth.