wimble

wim·ble

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [wim-buh l]
- /ˈwɪm bəl/
- /ˈwɪmbl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wim-buh l]
- /ˈwɪm bəl/

Definitions of wimble word

noun wimble a device used especially in mining for extracting the rubbish from a bored hole. 1
noun wimble a marbleworker's brace for drilling. 1
noun wimble any of various other instruments for boring. 1
verb with object wimble to bore or perforate with or as if with a wimble. 1
noun wimble Any of various hand tools for boring holes. 1
noun wimble any of a number of hand tools, such as a brace and bit or a gimlet, used for boring holes 0

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Origin of wimble

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English < Middle Dutch or Middle Low German wimmel auger; see gimlet

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Parts of speech for Wimble

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adverb

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determiner

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Full grammatical hierarchy of Wimble

wimble popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

wimble usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for wimble

noun wimble

auger — a hand tool with a bit shaped like a corkscrew, for boring holes in wood
awl — a pointed hand tool with a fluted blade used for piercing wood, leather, etc
bit — A bit of something is a small part or section of it.
borer — a machine or hand tool for boring holes
corkscrew — A corkscrew is a device for pulling corks out of bottles.

All 14 Synonyms of wimble