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awl

/ɔːl/

/ɔl/

awlnoun

awls

/ɔːl/

/ɔl/

Translations

He used an awl to make holes in the leather.

Он использовал шило, чтобы сделать отверстия в коже.

Additional translations

Definitions

A small pointed tool used for piercing holes in materials such as leather, wood, or canvas.

The cobbler used an awl to punch holes in the leather before stitching.

Synonyms

awlverb

awled

Past Simple

awled

Past Participle

awling

Gerund

/ɔːl/

/ɔl/

Definitions

To pierce or punch (a material) with or as with an awl.

She awled the leather strip before threading the cord.

awladjective

Used attributively before another noun to denote something related to or designed for use with an awl.

Definitions

Relating to or designed for use with an awl.

He fitted a new awl handle onto the tool.