Meaning of gimlet in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɡɪmlət/

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  1. Noun

    gimlet

    Etymology

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

    Definitions

    1. a cocktail made of gin or vodka and lime juice
  2. 2. hand tool for boring holes

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