Definitions for wimble

wimble wim·ble

Spelling: [wim-buh l]
IPA: /ˈwɪm bəl/

Wimble is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 82 anagrams from letters in wimble (beilmw).

Definitions for wimble

noun

  1. a device used especially in mining for extracting the rubbish from a bored hole.
  2. a marbleworker's brace for drilling.
  3. any of various other instruments for boring.

verb (used with object)

  1. to bore or perforate with or as if with a wimble.

Origin of wimble

1250-1300; Middle English Middle Dutch or Middle Low German wimmel auger; see gimlet

Examples for wimble

Nor must we forget Will wimble, though he is really an outsider.

A wimble is a gimlet—the two words are probably from the same root.

“That remains to be proved, wimble,” said Uncle Josiah, drily.

But, according to Mr. wimble, they were animals, a herd of animals.

And the wimble was so hot that it was as white as the whitest moon you ever saw.

wimble checked his scissors as they were half-way through a tuft of hair.

The voice ceased as wimble gave a very decided knock at the door.

The kelpie gave a hideous roar, and turned away to run from the wimble.

He then proceeded to acquaint me with the welfare of Will wimble.

wimble felt he had been flying, and had just come back; he settled with difficulty.

Word Value for wimble
Scrable

13

Words with friends

16

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