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awl

/ɔːl/ noun · British & US
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What does awl mean?

noun

A small hand tool used for piercing holes in wood or other materials, typically with a pointed or tapered end. A person who is skilled in a particular activity or profession.

Example

"The carpenter used an awl to make a hole in the wooden plank."

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