whim

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Derived terms 1.2.2 Translations 1.3 External links

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[edit] Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪm

[edit] Noun

whim (plural whims)

1. A fanciful impulse, or whimsical idea
2. (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

[edit] Derived terms

• on a whim
• whimsical

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[edit] 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