cranequin

noun

cranequin

noun

/ˈkɹeɪn.əˌkɪn/ · /ˈkɹæn.əˌkwɪn/

Etymology Equivalent to crane + -kin.

1

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

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