nounπShareA small sharp pointed tool for making holes in cloth or leather."The seamstress used a bodkin to carefully thread the ribbon through the eyelets of the corset. "utensilitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA blunt needle used for threading ribbon or cord through a hem or casing."She used a bodkin to thread the drawstring through the waistband of her new skirt. "utensilitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hairpin."She used a bodkin to quickly secure her loose braid before running out the door. "wearitemstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA dagger."The robber pulled a short bodkin from his coat pocket, threatening the store clerk. "weaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA type of long thin arrowhead."The museum display showed several ancient arrowheads, including a sharp, slender bodkin designed for piercing chainmail armor. "weaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sharp tool, like an awl, formerly used for pressing down individual type characters letters from a column or page in making corrections."The printer used a bodkin to carefully push down the raised "e" on the proof page, correcting the typo. "utensilmachinewritingitemtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA multifunctional tool for pinning cloaks at the nape of the neck used also as a decorative hairpin or as a sewing instrument."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. "wearutensilstyleitemhistoryarchaeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverbπShareClosely wedged between two people."to sit bodkin; to ride bodkin"positionspacehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
