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   Gim·let

   /ˈɡimlət/

   

   noun

   • 1. a small T-shaped tool with a screw-tip for boring holes.
   • 2. a cocktail of gin (or sometimes vodka) and lime juice.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French guimbelet, diminutive of guimble ‘drill’, ultimately of Germanic origin.

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   Why is gin called a gimlet?

   • It may be named after the tool for drilling small holes (alluding to its "piercing" effect on the drinker) or after the surgeon Rear-Admiral Sir Thomas Gimlette (1857–1943), who is said to have first added lime cordial to gin to help combat the ravages of scurvy on long voyages. The word "gimlet" used in this sense is first attested in 1928.

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   What is a gimlet made of?

   • The classic Gimlet is made up of two parts gin and one-part lime juice. It can also include the addition of soda if you so wish. Serve with or without ice, depending on your preference. The Vodka Gimlet is so named since it replaces gin with vodka – a great alternative if that is the spirit you have available.

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   What is a gimlet used for?

   • The gimlet is also worth mentioning as it is scaled down version of an auger. At first salmon gum and gimlet wood were used, although these attracted termites (locally known as white ants) and had to be replaced. Gimlet was primarily intended for use in the air-to-air role. As a result, several gimlet cities have formed their own armies.

   GIMLET | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Why is it called a gimlet?

   • The word "gimlet" used in this sense is first attested in 1928. The most obvious derivation is from the tool for drilling small holes, a word also used figuratively to describe something as sharp or piercing. Thus, the cocktail may have been named for its "penetrating" effects on the drinker.

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › gimletGimlet Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the different meanings and uses of the word gimlet, from a small tool for boring holes to a drink with lime juice and gin. See examples, synonyms, etymology, and related phrases of gimlet.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › gimletGIMLET | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Gimlet can be a tool for drilling holes in wood or a drink with gin or vodka and lime juice. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and see related words and phrases.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGIMLET definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   May 14, 2024 · Gimlet can be a noun, verb, or adjective, referring to a tool, a cocktail, or a piercing look. Learn the origin, pronunciation, and examples of gimlet in different contexts.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGIMLET | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Gimlet can mean a tool for boring holes in wood, a drink with gin or vodka and lime, or a person with sharp eyes. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, synonyms, and usage with examples.

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   noun. a small tool for boring holes, consisting of a shaft with a pointed screw at one end and a handle perpendicular to the shaft at the other. a cocktail made with gin or vodka, sweetened lime juice, and sometimes soda water. verb (used with object) to pierce with or as if with a gimlet.

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9. www.thefreedictionary.com › GimletGimlet - definition of gimlet by The Free Dictionary

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   1. (Tools) a small hand tool consisting of a pointed spiral tip attached at right angles to a handle, used for boring small holes in wood. 2. (Cookery) US a cocktail consisting of half gin or vodka and half lime juice. 3. (Plants) a eucalyptus of W Australia having a twisted bole. vb. (Tools) ( tr) to make holes in (wood) using a gimlet. adj.

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    A gimlet is a small tool for making holes in wood or a way of looking very hard at things. Learn how to pronounce, use and distinguish gimlet from irony with Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.