noun🔗ShareLeznaA 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. "El zapatero usó varias leznas diferentes para perforar cuidadosamente agujeros en el cuero para las botas nuevas.utensiljobmaterialindustrymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHespéridosAny of various hesperiid butterflies."The butterfly enthusiast pointed out several awls fluttering around the wildflowers in the meadow. "El entusiasta de las mariposas señaló varios hespéridos revoloteando alrededor de las flores silvestres en la pradera.animalinsectnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
