wimble
- noun
- Archaic
:
biselador
- The carpenter selected a wimble to make precise holes in the wooden beam.
Examples
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The carpenter used a wimble to create precise holes in the wood.
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Before the invention of the electric drill, craftsmen relied on a wimble for boring holes.
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Antique collectors often prize a well-preserved wimble for its craftsmanship.
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A wimble is essential for any woodworker's toolkit.
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He used a wimble to create a hole for the wooden dowel in the craft project.
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The carpenter took out a wimble to drill a precise hole in the old beam.
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To fix the fence, she needed a wimble to bore into the thick wooden posts.
Synonyms
8
7.2
A hand tool with a crank for drilling holes in wood
1
7.3
A hand tool with a spiral metal bit for making holes in wood
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3.0
A small tool you turn by hand to make holes in wood or other materials
A hand tool with a spiral metal blade that makes holes in wood
A small hand tool with a pointed tip and cross handle used to make holes in wood
A hand tool with a crank that holds and turns a drill bit to make holes in wood
A small hand tool with a sharp point for making holes in wood for small nails or screws
A tool that makes holes in hard rock
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word wimble likely comes from an old word meaning 'to twist' or 'turn', similar to the familiar English verb wind. Think of a small tool you turn to make a hole — that's why a wimble means a hand tool for boring holes.