Definitions
- A small hand tool used for drilling small holes in wood or other materials. - A cocktail made with gin and lime juice, often served over ice. - A sharp-tongued or piercingly insightful person.
- A tool used for boring holes in wood, soil, or ice. - A spiral-shaped device used for conveying materials such as grain or coal. - A prophetic or intuitive person who can see into the future.
List of Similarities
- 1Both gimlet and auger are tools used for drilling holes.
- 2Both words have alternative meanings beyond their tool definition.
- 3Both words can be used as adjectives to describe people's characteristics.
What is the difference?
- 1Design: A gimlet is a small hand tool with a pointed end, while an auger is a larger tool with a spiral-shaped blade.
- 2Function: A gimlet is used for drilling small holes, while an auger is used for boring larger holes or moving materials.
- 3Materials: A gimlet is typically used on wood or soft materials, while an auger is used on harder materials like soil or ice.
- 4Connotation: A gimlet is associated with precision and delicacy, while an auger is associated with strength and power.
- 5Usage: Gimlet is more commonly used in the context of cocktails, while auger is more commonly used in the context of tools and machinery.
Remember this!
Gimlet and auger are both tools used for drilling holes, but they differ in design, function, materials, connotation, and usage. A gimlet is a small hand tool used for drilling small holes in wood or other soft materials, while an auger is a larger tool with a spiral-shaped blade used for boring larger holes or moving materials. Additionally, gimlet is also a cocktail made with gin and lime juice, while auger can refer to a prophetic or intuitive person who can see into the future.
