English dictionary
awl
/O/l/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a pointed tool for marking surfaces or for punching small holes
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A pointed instrument for piercing small holes, as in leather or wood; used by shoemakers, saddlers, cabinetmakers, etc. The blade is differently shaped and pointed for different uses, as in the <i>brad awl</i>, <i>saddler's awl</i>, <i>shoemaker's awl</i>, etc.
Source: webster1913