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gimlet Synonyms
Another word for gimlet
Choosing another word for gimlet depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A cocktail traditionally made of gin and lime juice, often sweetened and sometimes made with vodka instead of gin.
Usage Example
"She ordered a classic gin cocktail, enjoying the sharp citrus flavor that balanced the strong spirit."
Weak
cocktail
• noun (Context 2)
A small hand tool with a cross handle and a screw tip, used for boring small holes in wood.
Usage Example
"The carpenter used a wimble to carefully bore a pilot hole before driving the screw into the delicate antique frame."
Strongest
wimble
Strong
awl
borer
auger
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Gimlet. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/gimlet