6 definitions found for wimble

Wimble WIMBLE, n. [See Whim.] An instrument for boring holes, turned by a handle.
WIMBLE, a. Active; nimble.

wimble n 1: hand tool for boring holes [syn: auger, gimlet, screw auger, wimble]

wimble I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Middle Dutch wimmel auger; akin to Middle Low German wimmel auger Date: 13th century any of various instruments for boring holes II. transitive verb (wimbled; wimbling) Date: 15th century archaic to bore with or as if with a wimble

Wimble 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.

Wimble Wim"ble, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Wimbled; p. pr. & vb. n. Wimbling.] To bore or pierce, as with a wimble. ``A foot soldier . . . wimbled also a hole through said coffin.'' --Wood.

Wimble Wim"ble, a. [Cf. Sw. vimmelkantig giddy, whimsical, dial. Sw. vimmla to be giddy or skittish, and E. whim.] Active; nimble.[Obs.] --Spenser.