mouline

Mou*line", Mou"li*net, n. Etym: [F. moulinet, orig., a little mill, dim. of moulin mill. See Mill.] 1. The drum upon which the rope is wound in a capstan, crane, or the like. 2. A machine formerly used for bending a crossbow by winding it up. 3. In sword and saber exercises, a circular swing of the weawon.

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