gimlet
/ˈɡɪmlət/
adjective
- Piercing or sharp, especially in reference to a person's gaze.
- The detective fixed him with a gimlet eye.
- Her gimlet stare made him feel uncomfortable.
- He had a gimlet look that seemed to see right through you.
noun
- A small tool with a screw-like tip used for drilling holes in wood.
- He used a gimlet to make a pilot hole for the screw.
- A gimlet is handy for making small, precise holes in wood.
- The carpenter reached for his gimlet to start the project.
- A cocktail made with gin or vodka and lime juice.
- She ordered a gimlet at the bar on a hot summer evening.
- The classic gimlet recipe calls for gin, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- He prefers a vodka gimlet over a gin one.