awl
a pointed instrument for piercing small holes in leather, wood, etc.
Origin of awl
1Words that may be confused with awl
Other definitions for A.W.L. (2 of 2)
absent with leave.
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How to use awl in a sentence
That there Native Son throws on a-w-l-together too much dog to really get out and do anything.
Flying U Ranch | B. M. BowerI think I shall be able to d-r-a-w-l like him by two oclock to-morrow, when he leaves.
Old Times in Dixie Land | Caroline E. MerrickFor instance, "I shall always address you in your own S-n-i-v-e-l-i-n-g d-r-a-w-l, baby."
The Letters Of Mark Twain, Volume 3, 1876-1885 | Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
British Dictionary definitions for awl
/ (ɔːl) /
a pointed hand tool with a fluted blade used for piercing wood, leather, etc: See also bradawl
Origin of awl
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