Moulinet

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Mouline \Mou*line"\, Moulinet \Mou"li*net\, n. [F. moulinet,
     orig., a little mill, dim. of moulin mill. See {Mill}.]
     1. The drum upon which the rope is wound in a capstan, crane,
        or the like.
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     2. A machine formerly used for bending a crossbow by winding
        it up.
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     3. In sword and saber exercises, a circular swing of the
        weapon.
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