wimble Meaning & Definition
What Does Wimble Mean?
Wimble is a noun that means Any of various hand tools for boring holes. As a verb, it means To truss (hay) with a wimble. As an adjective, it means active; nimble.
Word Facts for Wimble
| Part of speech | noun, verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈwɪm.bəl// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | auger, gimlet and screw auger |
| Plural | wimbles |
| Comparative / superlative | more wimble, most wimble |
| Verb forms | wimbles, wimbling, wimbled |
Wimble Definition (Noun)
- Any of various hand tools for boring holes.
Wimble as a Verb
- To truss (hay) with a wimble.
- To bore or pierce, as with a wimble.
Wimble as an Adjective
- active; nimble
Synonyms of Wimble
Wimble synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Wimble
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Wimble in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
wimble (plural wimbles)
wimble (third-person singular simple present wimbles, present participle wimbling, simple past and past participle wimbled)
wimble (comparative more wimble, superlative most wimble)
Words That Rhyme With Wimble
Origin of Wimble
Origin 1: From Middle English wymble, wymbel. Compare Middle Dutch wimmel, Middle Low German wimel, wemel.
Origin 2: From Middle English wimblen, from the noun (above). Compare Middle Low German wemelen.
Origin 3: Related to whim.
Wimble Pronunciation
Wimble is pronounced //ˈwɪm.bəl// and has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Wimble
Is wimble a noun or a verb?
Wimble is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb and an adjective.
What is another word for wimble?
You can replace wimble with words such as auger, gimlet and screw auger. See the full list of wimble synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of wimble?
The plural of wimble is wimbles.
What is the past tense of wimble?
The past tense of wimble is wimbled. The present participle is wimbling.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of wimble?
The comparative form is more wimble and the superlative form is most wimble.