punteruolo

Definitions of punteruolo
  1. noun
    a blunt needle for threading ribbon through loops
  2. noun
    a small sharp-pointed tool for punching holes in leather or fabric
  3. noun
    formerly a long hairpin; usually with an ornamental head
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    type of:
    beccuccio, forcella, forcina, molletta
    a double pronged pin used to hold women's hair in place
  4. noun
    a dagger with a slender blade
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    type of:
    pugnale
    a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing
  5. noun
    a tool for making holes or indentations
    synonyms: perforatrice, punzonatrice, stampino
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    type of:
    arnese, attrezzo, strumento, utensile
    an implement used in the practice of a vocation
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