Definition of awl

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Awl (n.) 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..

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Aweless :: Aweless (a.) See Awless.
Unlawlike :: Unlawlike (a.) Not according to law; being or done in violation of law; unlawful.
Yaul :: Yaul (n.) See Yawl.
Whittle :: Whittle (n.) Same as Whittle shawl, below..
Ratchet :: Ratchet (n.) A pawl, click, or detent, for holding or propelling a ratchet wheel, or ratch, etc..
Shawl :: Shawl (v. t.) To wrap in a shawl.
Spillikin :: Spilliard fishing () A system or method of fishing by means of a number of hooks set on snoods all on one line; -- in North America, called trawl fishing, bultow, or bultow fishing, and long-line fishing..
Paronymous :: Paronymous (a.) Having a similar sound, but different orthography and different meaning; -- said of certain words, as al/ and awl; hair and hare, etc..
Licentious :: Licentious (a.) Unrestrained by law or morality; lawless; immoral; dissolute; lewd; lascivious; as, a licentious man; a licentious life..
Awless :: Awless (a.) Wanting reverence; void of respectful fear.
Pandemonium :: Pandemonium (n.) An utterly lawless, riotous place or assemblage..
Trawler :: Trawler (n.) A fishing vessel which trails a net behind it.
Bawl :: Bawl (v. t.) To proclaim with a loud voice, or by outcry, as a hawker or town-crier does..
Prod :: Prod (n.) A pointed instrument for pricking or puncturing, as a goad, an awl, a skewer, etc..
Asprawl :: Asprawl (adv. & a.) Sprawling.
Fracas :: Fracas (v. t.) An uproar; a noisy quarrel; a disturbance; a brawl.
Pallet :: Pallet (n.) A click or pawl for driving a ratchet wheel.
Quarrel :: Quarrel (n.) A breach of concord, amity, or obligation; a falling out; a difference; a disagreement; an antagonism in opinion, feeling, or conduct; esp., an angry dispute, contest, or strife; a brawl; an altercation; as, he had a quarrel with his father about expenses..
Flawless :: Flawless (a.) Free from flaws.
Pothook :: Pothook (n.) A written character curved like a pothook; (pl.) a scrawled writing.
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