I. ˈgim-lət 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
II. adjective
Date: 1752
: having a piercing or penetrating quality
III. transitive verb
Date: 1840
: to pierce as if with a gimlet
IV. noun
Etymology: probably from gimlet (I)
Date: 1928
: a drink consisting of sweetened lime juice and gin or vodka and sometimes carbonated or plain water