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Gimlet Definition & Meaning

gimlet
noun
  1. a cocktail made of gin or vodka and lime juice
  2. hand tool for boring holes

"Gimlet" in song lyrics

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  • "vodka gimlet"
    AOL — AOL
  • "voka gimlet"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does gimlet mean?
a cocktail made of gin or vodka and lime juice hand tool for boring holes
What part of speech is gimlet?
Gimlet is a noun.
How many definitions does gimlet have?
Gimlet has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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