gimlet

/ˈgɪmlət/
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Other forms: gimlets

Definitions of gimlet
  1. noun
    hand tool for boring holes
    synonyms: auger, screw auger, wimble
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    type of:
    drill
    a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)
  2. noun
    a cocktail made of gin or vodka and lime juice
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    type of:
    cocktail
    a short mixed drink
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