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Gimlet vs Gimblet - What's the difference?

gimlet | gimblet |

As nouns the difference between gimlet and gimblet

is that gimlet is a small screw-tipped tool for boring holes while gimblet is alternative form of gimlet.

As verbs the difference between gimlet and gimblet

is that gimlet is to pierce or bore holes (as if using a gimlet) while gimblet is alternative form of gimlet.

gimlet

English

(wikipedia gimlet)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A small screw-tipped tool for boring holes.
  • *
  • 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.
  • 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.

    Derived terms

    * gimlet-eyed * gimlety

    Verb

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

    gimblet

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)