Whim
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Whim may refer to:
- Whim (mining)Whim (mining)A whim, also called a whim gin or a horse capstan, is a device similar to a windlass used in mining for hauling materials to the surface. It comprises a capstan or a wide drum with a vertical axle. A rope is wound around the drum, with both ends traversing several pulleys and hanging down the mine...
, a capstan or drum with a vertical axle used in mining - Whim (carriage), a type of carriageCarriageA carriage is a wheeled vehicle for people, usually horse-drawn; litters and sedan chairs are excluded, since they are wheelless vehicles. The carriage is especially designed for private passenger use and for comfort or elegance, though some are also used to transport goods. It may be light,...
- Whim, a reissue of Adventures of WimAdventures of WimAdventures of Wim or Whim is a book by George Cockcroft, written under the pen name Luke Rhinehart. It was published in 1986, and was sold as "The sequel, well almost, to The Dice Man". This version is no longer in print...
, a book by George Cockroft as Luke Rhinehart - Whim, a character Jim Woodring's Frank (comics)Frank (comics)Frank is a cartoon character created by American cartoonist Jim Woodring. He is a bipedal, bucktoothed animal of uncertain species with a short tail, described by Woodring as a "generic anthropomorph". When shown in color, his fur is purple...