gimlet

About 0.09 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A small screw-tipped tool for boring holes.
2. noun A cocktail, usually made with gin and lime juice.
3. verb To pierce or bore holes (as if using a gimlet).
4. verb To turn round (an anchor) as if turning a gimlet.

Similar words

auger wimble screw auger socket piercel hand drill aiguille pilot hole drillhole gurlet

Often followed by

eyes eye and in or holes hole gaze stare

Word family

gimleted gimleting gimlets