What is another word for Gimleting?

Pronunciation: [ɡɪmlˈiːtɪŋ] (IPA)

Gimleting is a verb that refers to making a small hole or piercing a material with a sharp instrument, such as a gimlet. There are several synonyms for this action, including drilling, piercing, puncturing, perforating, and pricking. The word "drilling" is commonly used in situations when a larger hole is required, typically made using a drill or drill bit. "Piercing" and "puncturing" refer to the act of making a hole through a surface with a sharp or pointed instrument. "Perforating" is similar to piercing but typically involves making multiple holes in a material. Finally, "pricking" is a verb that is often used to describe the act of piercing something with a sharp object, particularly a needle.

What are the hypernyms for Gimleting?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Gimleting

"You said twice, she was nice," put in old man Adams, his bleary, red rimmed ferret eyes Gimleting at the stage driver.
"Six Feet Four"
Jackson Gregory
"Can't seem to find out," admitted the landlord, and the young man bestowed on Brophy an expansive grin which was a comment on the latter's well-known penchant for Gimleting in search of information.
"Joan of Arc of the North Woods"
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