GIMLET


Meaning of GIMLET in English

[ 'gɪmlɪt ]

■ noun

1》 a small T-shaped tool with a screw tip for boring holes.

2》 a cocktail of gin or vodka and lime juice.

Origin

ME: from OFr. guimbelet , dimin. of guimble 'drill', ult. of Gmc origin.

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