gimlet

• Ein kleines Handwerkzeug mit spiralförmiger Spitze zum Bohren von Löchern in Holz, oder ein Cocktail, der hauptsächlich aus Gin und Limettensaft besteht.

A small hand tool with a screw-like tip used for drilling holes in wood, or a cocktail made primarily with gin and lime juice.

1. C1formal

   A small hand tool with a screw-like tip used for boring holes in wood.

   Werkzeug

   • He used a gimlet to make a pilot hole for the screw.
   • The carpenter reached for his gimlet to start the project.
   • A gimlet is essential for precise woodworking tasks.

2. B2informal

   A classic cocktail made with gin or vodka and lime juice.

   Gimlet

   • She ordered a gimlet at the bar.
   • The bartender mixed a perfect gimlet with fresh lime juice.
   • A gimlet is a refreshing drink for a summer evening.