Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

moulinet

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
moulinet
IPA
10
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
1
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The drum upon which the rope is wound in a capstan, crane, etc.

noun

A machine formerly used for bending a crossbow by winding it up.

Etymology

French moulinet, diminutive of moulin (“a mill”).

Inflected Forms

Questions

What does moulinet mean?
A circular cut, often composed of a parry, usually prime or seconde, moving thence into a circular cut.
Where does moulinet come from?
French moulinet, diminutive of moulin (“a mill”).

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