moulinet
nounEtymology French moulinet, diminutive of moulin (“a mill”).
1
Fencing, Government, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Martial arts, Military, Politics, Sports, War A circular cut, often composed of a parry, usually prime or seconde, moving thence into a circular cut.
2
The drum upon which the rope is wound in a capstan, crane, etc.
3
A machine formerly used for bending a crossbow by winding it up.