| gilt1 |
a past tense and past participle of gild. [4 definitions] |
| gilt2 |
a young female pig that has not yet produced offspring. |
| gilt-edged |
having edges coated with or as if with gold. [2 definitions] |
| gimbals |
(sometimes sing.; used with a sing. verb) a device using pivots that supports something such as a compass on a ship and keeps it level even when the support is in motion. |
| gimcrack |
a gaudy object of no value. [2 definitions] |
| gimel |
the name of the third letter of the Hebrew alphabet. |
| gimlet |
a tool used to make holes, consisting of a shaft with a sharp, spiral tip attached to a handle at a right angle. [3 definitions] |
| gimlet-eyed |
having a penetrating or watchful look. |
| gimmick |
a novel feature or offer with little purpose other than to attract people to a product. [3 definitions] |
| gimp |
a flat, narrow piece of cloth, braided cord, or the like used as a trim on clothing or curtains. |
| gin1 |
an alcoholic liquor made from grain distilled with juniper berries. [2 definitions] |
| gin2 |
a machine designed to remove the seeds from raw cotton; cotton gin. [2 definitions] |
| gin3 |
see "gin rummy." |
| ginger |
the spicy root of an originally Asian plant, often used as a spice or flavoring in cooking. [3 definitions] |
| ginger ale |
a carbonated soft drink flavored with ginger. |
| ginger beer |
a carbonated drink similar to ginger ale but flavored with fermented ginger. |
| gingerbread |
a type of cake or cookie flavored with ginger and sweetened with molasses. [3 definitions] |
| gingerly |
in a careful or cautious manner; warily. [2 definitions] |
| gingersnap |
a small, round, crisp cookie made with ginger and molasses. |
| gingham |
a cotton cloth made from dyed yarn and often having a pattern, such as checks or stripes. |
| gingivitis |
reddening and swelling of the gums. |