A martin; a swift.

A piece of harness used on a horse to keep it from raising its head above a desired point. / (nautical) A spar, or piece of rigging that strengthens the bowsprit.

To employ the martingale strategy in gambling.

St Martin's day, 11th November. A Scottish quarter day.

A female given name from Latin.

A cocktail made with gin or vodka and vermouth. / (sometimes proscribed) Any cocktail served in a cocktail glass, often sweet or fruity and aimed at women.

plural of Martinican

(obsolete) A breech mechanism for a rifle. / A type of rifle using similar features.

Alternative letter-case form of martini (a cocktail made with gin or vodka and vermouth). / A brand of Italian vermouth available in several versions, from the Martini & Rossi company.

A surname from Italian.