wimble

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun hand tool for boring holes

Etymology

From Middle English wymble, wymbel. Compare Middle Dutch wimmel, Middle Low German wimel, wemel.

In classic literature

Synonyms

auger, gimlet, screw auger

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