cranequin

English

Etymology

Equivalent to crane +‎ -kin.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɹeɪn.əˌkɪn/, /ˈkɹæn.əˌkwɪn/

Noun

cranequin (plural cranequins)

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