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Definition of Moulinet
1. Noun. (fencing) (''especially sabre'') A circular cut, often composed of a parry, usually prime or seconde, moving thence into a circular cut ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Moulinet
1. a machine for bending the crossbow [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Moulinet
Literary usage of Moulinet
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Art of Dancing, Historically Illustrated: To which is Added a Few Hints by Edward Ferrero (1859)
"The ladies place themselves en moulinet, holding each other's right hand ...
The ladies take a tour de moulinet, and return to give their hands to their ..."
2. The HarmoniconMusic (1823)
"Promenade round, figure l'Eté moulinet; ladies set and turn to places. ...
Les dames donnent leurs mains droites en moulinet et la gauche à leurs cavaliers, ..."
3. The Armies of Europe: Comprising Descriptions in Detail of the Military by George Brinton McClellan (1861)
"The recruit being in the position of "prepare to moulinet," to execute the first
... Make a moulinet to the left,—ie on the left side of the horse's neck ..."
4. Cavalry Drill Regulations, United States Army. Adopted Oct. 3, 1891 by Dept. of the Army, United States War Dept, General Staff, United States (1892)
"wrist and execute the second motion of right moulinet. ... moulinet. PI . 37, Par.
208. Raise the arm to tho right and rear to its full extent, ..."
5. Instruction for Field Artillery by United States War Dept (1863)
"At the command moulinet, extend the right arm to the front to its fall ...
To execute the moulinet without stopping, if the instructor wishes to begin by ..."
6. Report of the Secretary of War: Communicating the Report of Captain George B by George Brinton McClellan (1857)
"The recruit being in the position of "prepare to moulinet," to execute the first
... Make a moulinet to the left—ie, on the left side of the horse's ..."
7. European Cavalry: Including Details of the Organization of the Cavalry by George Brinton McClellan (1861)
"The recruit being in the position of "prepare to moulinet" to cause him ...
Make a moulinet to the right, turning the wrist a little outwards, lowering the ..."
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