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gimlet

/ˈɡɪmlɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does gimlet mean?

noun

A small, sharp-pointed tool, typically with a handle, used for piercing or boring holes. A cocktail made with gin and lime juice.

Example

"The sailor used a gimlet to drill a hole in the wooden plank."

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