gin

/dʒɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a spirit flavored with juniper berries and used in cocktails

“She ordered a gin and tonic at the bar.”

2. verb

to obtain or win something, especially a game or a contest, by a narrow margin

“He ginmed the championship with a final score of 10-9.”

3. verb

to strain or separate (something, especially seeds or fibers) through a sieve or a fine mesh

“The gardener ginned the seeds from the pumpkin.”

4. verb

to card (wool or other fibers) to separate the fibers by hand

“The sheep herder ginned the wool for the winter.”

Synonyms

  • juniper
  • alcohol
  • liquor
  • spirit

Antonyms

  • non-alcoholic
  • sober