furadeira de mão; broca espiral
1. A small hand tool with a screw point, cross handle, and fluted boring bit, used for making holes in wood
He used a gimlet to drill a hole in the wooden board before inserting the screw.
Ele usou uma furadeira de mão para fazer um furo na tábua de madeira antes de inserir o parafuso.
2. A cocktail made with gin (or vodka) and lime juice
She ordered a gimlet at the bar, a refreshing drink perfect for summer.
Ela pediu um gimlet no bar, uma bebida refrescante perfeita para o verão.
3. A sharp or piercing look; a keen, penetrating gaze
He fixed me with a gimlet eye, scrutinizing every detail of my appearance.
Ele me fixou com um olhar penetrante, escrutinando cada detalhe da minha aparência.
4. To bore with or as if with a gimlet; to pierce or perforate
The surgeon had to gimlet through the bone to reach the affected area.
O cirurgião teve que furar o osso para chegar à área afetada.
In the United States, 'gimlet' as a cocktail became particularly popular in the mid-20th century and is featured in various classic cocktail recipes. The tool meaning is more common in British English and woodworking contexts. In Brazil, the cocktail has gained popularity in upscale bars, particularly in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, though the hand tool is less commonly used today due to modern power drills.
Related Idioms & Phrases
gimlet eye - a sharp, penetrating gaze
with a gimlet eye - looking intently or suspiciously at something
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