awl
noun
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Definition of awl
: a pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood)
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Step 2: Make the Burner Holes Using the knife on your multitool or an awl, make a series of pinholes around the upper rim of the stove and one larger one right in the middle of the top. — Outside Online, "5 Ways to Impress Your Friends at the Campsite," 25 July 2019 During his rookie year, a bewildered Paddy Driscoll found Kopcha punching holes in three pairs of leather shoulder pads with an awl and lacing parts of them together to make a more protective version. — Will Larkin, chicagotribune.com, "Ranking the 100 best Bears players ever: No. 45, Joe Kopcha," 23 July 2019 Multipurpose tool: In a little over 5 inches tall, a multitool can provide, at your fingertips, knives, pliers, screwdrivers, wire cutters, bottle and can openers, an electrical crimper, wire stripper, file, saw, awl and ruler. — oregonlive.com, "Ready for the ‘Big One’? What you need now to prepare for an earthquake," 9 July 2019 Poke 2 holes in top of pumpkin with awl; insert wire curls. — Woman's Day Staff, Woman's Day, "50+ Creative Pumpkin Carving Ideas for Halloween," 25 July 2018 Poke 2 holes in top of pumpkin with awl; insert wire curls. — Woman's Day Staff, Woman's Day, "50+ Creative Pumpkin Carving Ideas for Halloween," 25 July 2018 For eyebrows, use awl to poke 3 holes above each eye as shown. — Woman's Day Staff, Woman's Day, "50+ Creative Pumpkin Carving Ideas for Halloween," 25 July 2018 Poke 2 holes in top of pumpkin with awl; insert wire curls. — Woman's Day Staff, Woman's Day, "50+ Creative Pumpkin Carving Ideas for Halloween," 25 July 2018 Working around the perimeter of the main piece of leather (even where the pieces don’t overlap), use an awl to make holes ¼ inch in from the edge and spaced approximately 1/4 inch apart [Fig. — Jeremy Bennett, Popular Mechanics, "How To Make a Leather Wallet," 20 Aug. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'awl.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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awl
noun
English Language Learners Definition of awl
: a pointed tool that is used for marking surfaces or for making small holes in leather, wood, etc.
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Kids Definition of awl
: a pointed tool for making small holes (as in leather or wood)
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