\Mou*line"\, Moulinet \Mou"li*net\, n. [F. moulinet,
orig., a little mill, dim. of moulin mill. See {Mill}.]
1. The drum upon which the rope is wound in a capstan, crane,
   or the like.
2. A machine formerly used for bending a crossbow by winding
   it up.
3. In sword and saber exercises, a circular swing of the
   weapon.