Cranequin

//ˈkɹeɪn.əˌkɪn// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

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

Etymology

Equivalent to crane + -kin.

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