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gimlet eye
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noun
a sharp or piercing glance.
an eye that appears to give a sharp or piercing look.
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Origin of gimlet eye
First recorded in 1815â25
OTHER WORDS FROM gimlet eye
gimlet-eyed, adjectiveWords nearby gimlet eye
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