gim‧let /ˈɡɪmlət, ˈɡɪmlɪt/ noun [countable]
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Old French; Origin: guimbelet, probably from Middle Dutch wimmel 'tool for making holes']

1. a tool that is used to make small holes in wood so that you can put screws in easily

2. gimlet-eyed/gimlet eyes if someone is gimlet-eyed, or has gimlet eyes, they look at things very hard and notice every detail

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