Definition of gin - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
alcoholstrong liquor flavored with juniper berries
- She ordered a gin and tonic.
2.
gameform of rummy with specific rules
- We played gin rummy all night.
3.
cotton processingTECH. machine for separating cotton fibers from seedsTECH.
- The cotton gin revolutionized the textile industry..
4.
mechanicsDated machine for lifting heavy objectsDated
- The workers used a gin to move the stones.
5.
huntingDated trap for catching small animalsDated
- He set a gin to catch rabbits.
Verb
1.
cotton processingTECH. US separate seeds from cotton fibers using a machineTECH. US
- They gin the cotton before shipping it.
2.
huntingDated trap or snare animalsDated
- They used to gin rabbits in the old days..
Images of gin
strong liquor flavored with juniper berries 
machine for separating cotton fibers from seeds 
machine for lifting heavy objects 
trap for catching small animals
Expressions with gin
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stimulate or increase interest or excitement
The campaign ginned up enthusiasm among the voters.
cocktail made with gin and tonic water
He ordered a gin and tonic at the bar..
cocktail mixing gin with aromatic bitters
He ordered a gin and bitters at the bar.
cocktail with gin, lemon juice, sugar, and fizzy water
She ordered a gin fizz at the bar.
rummy variant where unmatched cards total less than ten
He won the gin rummy game by going out early.
machine separating cotton fibers from seeds
The cotton gin revolutionized the cotton industry.
cocktail with gin and fruit juices
She ordered a gin blossom at the party.
bartender who specializes in gin-based drinks
The gin jockey crafted a perfect martini.
lavish bar known for serving gin
They visited a gin palace for cocktails.
dark red liqueur made from sloe berries
She enjoyed a glass of sloe gin after dinner.
traditional juniper-flavored liquor from the Netherlands
He ordered a glass of Dutch gin at the bar.
mixed drink of gin, soda, and fruit
We made a gin bucket for the party.
cocktail made with gin lime juice and soda water
She ordered a gin rickey at the bar.
alcoholic drink with gin and lemon or lime juice
He ordered a gin sling at the bar.
cocktail with gin and a dash of bitters
She ordered a pink gin at the bar.
mixed drink with gin and tonic water
She ordered a tonic and gin at the bar.
homemade gin made illegally during Prohibition
During Prohibition, many people resorted to bathtub gin.
informal bar serving alcoholic drinks
They spent the evening at the local gin mill.
cocktail made of gin and sweet vermouth
She ordered a gin and it at the bar.
disreputable or low-class bar
He stumbled into a seedy gin joint downtown.
Origin of gin
Dutch, genever (juniper)
Terms with gin included in their meaning
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bar order
cocktail of gin or vodka, dry vermouth, with olive or lemon twist
classic cocktail
cocktail made with gin or vodka and vermouth
cocktail ingredients
cocktail with gin, vodka, and Lillet aperitif
alcohol
slang term for gin
beverages
drink with gin and soft drink
drink
cocktail made with gin or vodka and lime juice
drink
cocktail with gin and blackberry liqueur
drink
cocktail with gin and lemon juice
drink
cocktail with gin, vermouth, and orange juice
drink
cocktail with gin, cream, honey, and blackberries
manufacturing
box in a cotton gin for compacting lint
drink
cocktail with gin, champagne, and lemon juice
abr: Gin and Tonic
alcoholic drink made with gin and tonic water
strong liquor
jenever, the Dutch form of gin
drink
alcoholic drink with gin, vermouth, and Campari
drink
cocktail with gin or vodka and grapefruit juice
cocktail drink
cocktail made with gin, brandy, lime juice, and ginger beer
drink
cocktail with gin, lemon juice, sugar, and soda
drink
cocktail made with gin and vodka
drink
cocktail made with gin, orange liqueur, and lemon juice
beverages
type of gin
drink
cocktail made with gin and tonic water
glass
single serving of gin and tonic
drinks
cocktail mixing gin with aromatic bitters
Examples of gin in a sentence
He prefers gin over other spirits for its flavor. She taught me how to play gin last summer. Gin is his favorite card game at family gatherings. The gin was essential for the plantation's productivity. Inventors improved the gin to increase efficiency. A gin was essential for the construction project.
They operated the gin carefully to avoid accidents. The hunter checked the gin every morning. A gin was hidden under the leaves. Farmers gin the cotton after harvesting. The workers gin cotton daily at the factory. Hunters gin birds to study their migration patterns. They learned to gin animals for survival in the wild.
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- French:gin, égrener, ...
- German:Gin, entkörnen, ...
- Italian:gin, sgranare, ...
- Spanish:ginebra, quitar las semillas del algodón, ...
- Portuguese:gin, descaroçar, ...
- Chinese:杜松子酒, 轧, ...
- Japanese:ジン, ジンで処理する, ...
- Arabic:جين, حَلَجَ, ...
- Hebrew:ג׳ִין, לְנַפֵּט, ...
- Russian:джин, очищать, ...
- Ukrainian:джин, очищати, ...
- Hindi:जिन, बीज निकालना, ...
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