noun🔗ShareA 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."The shoemaker used several different awls to carefully punch holes in the leather for the new boots. "utensiljobmaterialindustrymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny of various hesperiid butterflies."The butterfly enthusiast pointed out several awls fluttering around the wildflowers in the meadow. "animalinsectnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
