English Explanatory Dictionary

cranequin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A device used to arm a crossbow by cranking a gear.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɹeɪn.əˌkɪn/ /ˈkɹæn.əˌkwɪn/

Word forms

cranequin cranequins

Etymology

Equivalent to crane + -kin.

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