Awl vs. Gimlet

Awlnoun

A pointed instrument for piercing small holes, as in leather or wood; used by shoemakers, saddlers, cabinetmakers, etc. The blade is differently shaped and pointed for different uses, as in the brad awl, saddler's awl, shoemaker's awl, etc.

Awlnoun

(entomology) Any of various hesperiid butterflies.

Awlnoun

A pointed instrument for piercing small holes, as in leather or wood; used by shoemakers, saddlers, cabinetmakers, etc. The blade is differently shaped and pointed for different uses, as in the brad awl, saddler's awl, shoemaker's awl, etc.

Awlnoun

a pointed tool for marking surfaces or for punching small holes

Awlnoun

a small pointed tool used for piercing holes, especially in leather.

Gimletnoun

A small screw-tipped tool for boring holes.

Gimletnoun

A cocktail, usually made with gin and lime juice.

Gimletverb

To pierce or bore holes (as if using a gimlet).

Gimletverb

To turn round (an anchor) as if turning a gimlet.

Gimletnoun

A small tool for boring holes. It has a leading screw, a grooved body, and a cross handle.

Gimletverb

To pierce or make with a gimlet.

Gimletverb

To turn round (an anchor) by the stock, with a motion like turning a gimlet.

Gimletnoun

a cocktail made of gin or vodka and lime juice

Gimletnoun

hand tool for boring holes

Gimletnoun

a small T-shaped tool with a screw tip for boring holes.

Gimletnoun

a cocktail of gin (or sometimes vodka) and lime juice.