
[Middle English aul, probably blend of Old English æl and Old English awel, fleshhook.]
A pointed tool used for piercing holes in thin wood, hardboard, etc.
A hand-held bone, flint, or metal piercing tool with a strong sharp point used for making holes in such materials as leather, wood, or cloth.
An awl was used to make holes in the leather belt.
Tutor's tip: It's a good idea to mark "all" (whole amount) places to make holes before using an "awl" (pointed tool) to do so. An "owl" is a large bird that is active at night.
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Français (French)
n. - poinçon, alêne
Deutsch (German)
n. - Pfriem, Ahle
Ελληνική (Greek)
n. - (μηχαν.) σουβλί, βελόνι
Português (Portuguese)
n. - furador (m)
Español (Spanish)
n. - punzón, lesna
中文(简体)(Chinese (Simplified))
锥子, 尖钻
中文(繁體)(Chinese (Traditional))
n. - 錐子, 尖鑽
العربيه (Arabic)
(الاسم) مخرز, مثقاب
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