awl

Definition of awl

Nouns

a pointed tool for marking surfaces or for punching small holes
Types:
bradawl, pricker
an awl for making small holes for brads or small screws
scratch awl, scribe, scriber
a sharp-pointed awl for marking wood or metal to be cut
Type of:
hand tool
a tool used with workers' hands

Vocabulary Lists for awl

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Words that contain awl