gimlet

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Synonyms: gilet, giglet, gillet, giblet, gimblet

Antonyms: gilet, giglet, gillet, giblet, gimblet

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Noun

1. A small [[screw#Noun|screw]]-[[tipped]] [[tool#Noun|tool]] for [[bore#Verb|boring]] [[hole]]s.
2. A [[cocktail]], usually made with [[gin]] and [[lime]] [[juice]].

Verb

1. To [[pierce]] or bore holes (as if using a gimlet).
2. {{lb|en|nautical|transitive}} To turn round (an [[anchor]]) as if turning a gimlet.

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