Meaning 1neutral · 89%
A small hand tool with a pointed screw-shaped tip for boring holes in wood.
Natural examples
She twisted a gimlet into the wooden frame.
A gimlet makes neat holes for small screws.
He packed his gimlet before repairing the cupboard.
Usage note
A gimlet is turned by hand; it is not the same thing as an electric drill.
Useful combinations
hand gimlet — a small manually operated hole-boring tool