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bodkin

/ˈbɒdkɪn/ /ˈbɑːdkɪn/

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noun

A small sharp pointed tool for making holes in cloth or leather.

Examples :

"The seamstress used a bodkin to carefully thread the ribbon through the eyelets of the corset. "

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noun

A blunt needle used for threading ribbon or cord through a hem or casing.

Examples :

"She used a bodkin to thread the drawstring through the waistband of her new skirt. "

utensil item thing

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noun

Examples :

"She used a bodkin to quickly secure her loose braid before running out the door. "

wear item style appearance

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noun

Examples :

"The robber pulled a short bodkin from his coat pocket, threatening the store clerk. "

weapon military

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noun

A type of long thin arrowhead.

Examples :

"The museum display showed several ancient arrowheads, including a sharp, slender bodkin designed for piercing chainmail armor. "

weapon military

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noun

A sharp tool, like an awl, formerly used for pressing down individual type characters letters from a column or page in making corrections.

Examples :

"The printer used a bodkin to carefully push down the raised "e" on the proof page, correcting the typo. "

utensil machine writing item technology

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noun

A multifunctional tool for pinning cloaks at the nape of the neck used also as a decorative hairpin or as a sewing instrument.

Examples :

"She used a silver bodkin to fasten her shawl at the back of her neck, its delicate design adding a touch of elegance to her simple outfit. "

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adverb

Closely wedged between two people.

Examples :

"to sit bodkin; to ride bodkin"

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