gimlet

noun (1)

gim·let | \ ˈgim-lət

Definition of gimlet

(Entry 1 of 4)

: a small tool with a screw point, grooved shank, and cross handle for boring holes

gimlet

adjective

Definition of gimlet (Entry 2 of 4)

: having a piercing or penetrating quality

gimlet

verb

gimleted; gimleting; gimlets

Definition of gimlet (Entry 3 of 4)

: to pierce as if with a gimlet

gimlet

noun (2)

Definition of gimlet (Entry 4 of 4)

: a drink consisting of sweetened lime juice and gin or vodka and sometimes carbonated or plain water

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1752, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1840, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1928, in the meaning defined above

Noun (1)

Middle English, from Anglo-French guimbelet, from Middle French (Picard), modification of Middle Dutch wimmelkijn, from wimmel wimble

Noun (2)

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gimlet

noun

gim·let | \ ˈgim-lət

: a small pointed tool for making holes