noun🔗ShareBarrenaA small screw-tipped tool for boring holes."The carpenter used a gimlet to make a small pilot hole for the screw. "El carpintero usó una barrena para hacer un pequeño agujero piloto para el tornillo.utensiltechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUn cóctel, generalmente hecho con ginebra y jugo de lima.A cocktail, usually made with gin and lime juice."After a long day at work, Sarah relaxed with a refreshing gimlet. "Después de un largo día de trabajo, Sarah se relajó con un refrescante gimlet.drinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePerforar, taladrarTo pierce or bore holes (as if using a gimlet)."The dentist used a small drill to gimlet a hole in my tooth before filling it. "El dentista usó un pequeño taladro para perforar un agujero en mi diente antes de empastarlo.actionutensilmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGirarTo turn round (an anchor) as if turning a gimlet."The small boat, caught in the strong current, began to gimlet wildly around its anchor, spinning in tight circles. "El pequeño bote, atrapado en la fuerte corriente, comenzó a girar salvajemente alrededor de su ancla, girando en círculos cerrados.nauticalsailingactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
