Background for awl
BeDict Logo

awl

/ɑl/ /ɔːl/ /ɔl/

Meanings
noun
A pointed instrument for piercing small holes, as in leather or wood; used by shoemakers, saddlers, cabinetmakers, etc. The blade is differently shaped and pointed for different uses, as in the brad awl, saddler's awl, shoemaker's awl, etc.

Examples :

"The shoemaker used an awl to make small holes in the leather before stitching the sole to the shoe. "
utensil device machine work industry technical

Related Words

Illustration including

including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

Illustration instrument

instrument noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

Illustration shoemaker

shoemaker noun

/ˈʃuːmeɪkər/

A person who makes shoes

"The shoemaker repaired the hole in my daughter's favorite boot. "

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration butterfly

butterfly noun

/ˈbʌtə(ɹ)flaɪ/ [ˈbʌɾɚflaɪ] [ˈbʌtəflaɪ]

A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring.

"A beautiful butterfly fluttered around the garden flowers. "

Illustration piercing

piercing verb

/ˈpɪəsɪŋ/ /ˈpɪɹsɪŋ/

To puncture; to break through

"The diver pierced the surface of the water with scarcely a splash."

Illustration butterflies

butterflies noun

/ˈbʌtərˌflaɪz/ /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/

(by ellipsis) butterflies in one's stomach

"Before her presentation, she had butterflies, hoping she wouldn't forget anything. "

Illustration cabinetmakers

cabinetmakers noun

/ˈkæbənətˌmeɪkərz/ /ˈkæbnətˌmeɪkərz/

A skilled woodworker who makes high-quality wooden furniture

"The cabinetmakers crafted a beautiful new bookshelf for the school library. "

Illustration stitching

stitching verb

/ˈstɪtʃɪŋ/

To form stitches in; especially, to sew in such a manner as to show on the surface a continuous line of stitches.

"to stitch a shirt bosom."

Illustration shoemakers

shoemakers noun

/ˈʃuːmeɪkərz/

A person who makes shoes

"The shoemakers in the small town were known for their high-quality, handmade boots. "

Illustration fluttering

fluttering verb

/ˈflʌtərɪŋ/ /ˈflʌɾərɪŋ/

To flap or wave quickly but irregularly.

"flags fluttering in the wind"

Illustration differently

differently adverb

/ˈdifəɹəntli/

(manner) In a different way.

"My sister approaches problems differently than I do. "