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- gilsonite/ˈɡɪlsənaɪt/A naturally occurring, solid hydrocarbon bitumen with a black, glossy appearance, used primarily in industrial applications like inks, paints, and drilling fluids.nounVery Low
- gilt/ɡɪlt/A thin layer of gold or gold-coloured material applied to a surface.adjectivenounverbC1
- gilt bronze/ˌɡɪlt ˈbrɒnz/A decorative material consisting of bronze that has been covered (gilded) with a thin layer of gold or gold-like alloy.nounLow (C2)
- gilthead/ˈɡɪlt.hɛd/A marine fish (Sparus aurata) of the bream family, noted for a distinctive gold-coloured mark on its head between the eyes.nounLow
- gilyak/ˈɡɪljak/The name of an indigenous people of northeastern Siberia, primarily inhabiting the lower Amur River region and northern Sakhalin Island. The term also refers to their language, which is a linguistic isolate.nounVery low
- gimbals/ˈdʒɪmb(ə)lz/A pivoted support that allows an object, such as a ship's compass or a camera, to remain level regardless of the motion of its base.nounplural-nounC2 (Very low frequency, highly specialized)
- gimbel/ˈɡɪmbəl/A proper noun; primarily a surname and the name of a historic American department store chain (Gimbels). It is not a common English word with a general lexical meaning.nounVery Low
- gimcrack/ˈdʒɪmkræk/A cheap, showy, poorly constructed object designed to look more valuable than it is; something tacky and insubstantial.adjectivenounC2 (Low Frequency)
- gimcrackery/ˈdʒɪmkrækəri/Showy but cheap, shoddy, or worthless objects, ornaments, or decorations; tawdry knick-knacks.nounC2
- gimel/ˈɡɪməl/The third letter of the Hebrew alphabet.nounVery Low
- gimlet/ˈɡɪm.lɪt/1) A small tool for boring holes; a hand tool with a screw point and a cross handle. 2) A cocktail made with gin or vodka, lime juice, and often sugar syrup.adjectivenounverb+1C2
- gimlet eye/ˈɡɪmlɪt ˌaɪ/A sharp, piercing, or intensely observant look.nounC2/Low-Frequency
- gimmal/ˈɡɪməl/An interlocking mechanism or joint, often consisting of interlinked rings or parts designed to move together.nounVery low (obsolete/archaic)
- gimme/ˈɡɪmi/Informal, non-standard contraction of the verb phrase 'give me'.interjectionnounMedium
- gimme cap/ˈɡɪmi ˌkæp/A type of adjustable cloth cap, typically with a stiff front panel that displays a logo, company name, or advertisement, and a plastic snap or buckle closure at the back.nounC2
- gimmick/ˈɡɪmɪk/A trick or device designed to attract attention, interest, or publicity, especially one that is not of real value or substance.nounverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
- gimmickry/ˈɡɪmɪkri/The use of showy tricks or gadgets designed to attract attention, interest, or business, often in a superficial or deceptive way.nounC1
- gimp/ɡɪmp/A person walking with a limp or hobbling; a hobbling walk.nounC2 (Very low frequency; specialized or niche usage)
- gin/dʒɪn/A clear alcoholic spirit distilled from grain or malt and flavoured with juniper berries.nounverbC1
- gin and tonic/ˌdʒɪn ən ˈtɒnɪk/A mixed drink consisting of gin served with tonic water over ice, typically garnished with a slice of lime or lemon.nounB1
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