GIMLET


Meaning of GIMLET in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' gim-l ə t

Function: noun

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

Date: 14th century

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

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