Definizione monolingua

gimlet

gimlet (third-person singular simple present gimlets, present participle gimleting, simple past and past participle gimleted)

1. To pierce or bore holes (as if using a gimlet).

gimlet (plural gimlets)

1. A small screw-tipped tool for boring holes.
   • 1726, Jonathan Swift, Gulliver’s Travels

     The box was close on every side, with a little door for me to go in and out, and a few gimlet holes to let in air.

2. A cocktail, usually made with gin and lime juice.
   • 2001, General Hospital (TV soap opera, August 28)

     Yeah, a piece of advice — once you’re back in circulation, don’t keep topping off a lady’s vodka gimlet when she’s not looking.

Definizione dizionario gimlet

succhiello

succhièllo

Altri significati:

To pierce or bore holes (as if using a gimlet).

A small screw-tipped tool for boring holes.

A cocktail, usually made with gin and lime juice.

tool