noun. ['ˈgɪmˌlɛt'] a cocktail made of gin or vodka and lime juice.
noun. ['ˈgɪmˌlɛt'] hand tool for boring holes.
1. Noun, singular or mass If a customer comes up and orders a gimlet, for example, the bartender should know that it's made with gin, lime juice and simple syrup and be able to combine them in the correct ratio.