About The Word Awl
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Awl
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What's The Definition Of Awl?
[n] a pointed tool for marking surfaces or for punching small holes
Synonyms | Synonyms for Awl: Related Terms | Find terms related to Awl: See Also | bradawl | haft | hand tool | helve | point | pricker | scratch awl | scribe | scriber Awl In Webster's Dictionary \Awl\, n. [OE. aul, awel, al, AS. ?l, awel; akin to Icel.
alr, OHG. [=a]la, G. ahle, Lith. yla, Skr. [=a]r[=a].]
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 brad awl, saddler's awl, shoemaker's awl,
etc.
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