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GIMLET

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Hand tool for boring holes

Synonyms:

auger; gimlet; screw auger; wimble

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("gimlet" is a kind of...):

drill (a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows))

Sense 2

Meaning:

A cocktail made of gin or vodka and lime juice

Classified under:

Nouns denoting foods and drinks

Hypernyms ("gimlet" is a kind of...):

cocktail (a short mixed drink)

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