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Definition of 'whim'Etymology 1
Apocopal derivation of "whim-wham."
Noun
( en-noun)
A fanciful impulse, or whimsical idea
* Churchill
- Let every man enjoy his whim .
(mining) A large capstan or vertical drum turned by horse power or steam power, for raising ore or water, etc., from mines, or for other purposes
Synonyms
* (fancy) lark, especially in phrase on a whim
Derived terms
* on a whim
* whim gin
* whim shaft
* whimsical
External links
* Picture of a horse-powered whim used to wind the cables on to work the mine between the depth of 50 feet to 500 feet - photo taken at Gympie, Queensland, Australia
Etymology 2
Compare whimbrel.
Noun
( en-noun)
A bird, the European widgeon.
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