gimleted

Meanings

• noun

  A gimlet is a type of small, handheld drill with a bit that is sharp at both ends, used for making small holes in wood or other materials.

  - "He used a gimlet to make a pilot hole for the screw."
  - "The carpenter had a collection of gimlets for various tasks."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gimleted
gimble , mumble , rumbles , tumble

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Variants

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gimlet , gimleted , gimleting , gimlets

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Etymology

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The word 'gimlet' comes from the Middle English 'gimel', meaning 'nail' or 'point'. The tool likely gets its name from its sharp, pointed bit.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gimlet' can also refer to a small, alcoholic drink served with a lime wedge.

2. The smallest gimlets can be used for tasks as small as making holes for buttons or attaching jewelry.

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Related Concepts

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1. drill bit: A gimlet is a type of drill bit, specifically one with a sharp point at both ends.

2. hand tool: A gimlet is a hand tool, meaning it does not require external power to operate.

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Culture

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Gimlets have been used for various purposes throughout history, including in shipbuilding, furniture making, and even as a makeshift weapon. They have been featured in literature, such as in Herman Melville's 'Moby-Dick', where the narrator describes using a gimlet to tap a cask.

How to Memorize "gimleted"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, handheld drill with a sharp, pointed bit. Visualize using it to make a hole in a piece of wood.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gimlet' with the image of a small, pointed tool used for drilling holes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'Gimlet' starts with the same sound as 'Gimme a', and 'Let' sounds like 'Little tool'.

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