(a) To move rapidly, move back and forth quickly; specif. of a dragon: flap or flutter furiously (with its wings); of a bird: struggle (in a snare) by fluttering or flapping the wings; whippen in……

(a) To move unsteadily, weave back and forth; of an arrow: wobble in flight; (b) of a serpent: to proceed with undulating motion, wriggle. …

To bore or pierce (sth.) with a wimble. …

(a) Of a person or God: to exact vengeance, inflict punishment for wrong done; display vindictive anger [last quot.]; exact vengeance (on sb. or a god); also, inflict punishment (on sb.) (b) to……

(a) To contend (with sb.) in a test of strength;—used in fig. context; also, engage in captious dispute (with the law); (b) as surname. …

To wag (one’s tail);—used fig.; wriggen with the tail, of a bird: twist or flap its tail. …

To move to and fro, flit back and forth; also in fig. context. …

(a) To make a request, ask;—in as clause; also, ask (about sth.) (b) to ask for (sth.), request; also, ask (sth. of sb.), demand [1st quot.]; (c) to desire (sth.), long for; also with that clause as……