GIMLET Meaning and
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A gimlet is a versatile hand tool primarily used to bore small, round holes in various materials. It typically consists of a cylindrical metal shaft with a pointed screw-like tip at one end and a wooden or plastic handle at the other. This compact design allows for easy maneuverability and efficient drilling accuracy.
The sharp, spiral-shaped tip of the gimlet allows it to effortlessly penetrate surfaces such as wood, plastic, or metal. By applying twisting force and pressure, the user can rotate the tool, causing the screw-like tip to drill into the material and create a smooth, clean hole.
The gimlet is widely used for a range of applications, including woodworking, cabinetry, home improvement projects, and crafts. Due to its smaller size, it is particularly effective for creating pilot holes, which are small starter holes that guide the insertion of screws or nails into the material. This helps prevent the wood from splitting or the material from cracking.
Furthermore, the term "gimlet" can also refer to a cocktail with the same name. The gimlet cocktail is typically made by combining gin (or vodka) with lime juice and a touch of sweetener, such as simple syrup. It is often served chilled, either straight-up or over ice, and is known for its refreshing and tangy flavor.
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A small boring-tool with a screw point; a large one of the same kind is called an auger.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of GIMLET
The word "gimlet" has an interesting etymology that can be traced back to the Old French "guimbret", meaning a tool used to bore holes into wood. From Old French, it further derived from the Late Latin "wimble", which referred to a similar tool. Ultimately, this Latin term came from the Greek word "bimboúla", meaning "borer" or "twist". Over time, "guimbret" transformed into "gimblet", and eventually into its modern form, "gimlet". The word "gimlet" has been used since the 15th century to refer to a small hand tool or a pointed tool for piercing holes. It is also the name of a cocktail made of gin and lime or lemon juice.
Idioms with the word GIMLET
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have gimlet eyes
The idiom "have gimlet eyes" means to have sharp, piercing, or intense eyesight or vision. It implies having a penetrating gaze that seems to see through people or things with precision and clarity.
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be gimleteyed, at have gimlet eyes
The idiom "be gimlet-eyed" or "have gimlet eyes" is used to describe someone who has a sharp and penetrating gaze or stare. It implies that the person's eyes are keenly observant, seemingly able to bore into or drill through whatever they set their sights on. This idiom is often used to describe individuals who have a sharp perception, intense focus, and a strong ability to scrutinize or analyze situations or people.
Similar spelling words for GIMLET
Conjugate verb Gimlet
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