Whim

noun

/wɪm/

Word Frequency: 1.3

Definitions

1.nounA fanciful impulse, or whimsical idea

2.nounA large capstan or vertical drum turned by horse power or steam power, for raising ore or water, etc., from mines, or for other purposes

3.verbTo be seized with a whim; to be capricious.

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