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bradawl

 

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Noun bradawl has 1 sense
  1. bradawl, pricker - an awl for making small holes for brads or small screws
    --1 is a kind of awl

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bradawl

Definition: A small pointed woodworking tool used for making holes, usually in wood.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A slender tool with a pointed tip, used to pierce or mark holes in various materials.

Example sentence: He used a bradawl to make small holes in the leather for stitching.

Sense 2: A standard tool in woodworking, it is used to start holes in wood for screws or nails.

Example sentence: The carpenter carefully used a bradawl to create pilot holes before driving screws into the wooden frame.

Sense 3: A favorite among craftsmen and artisans for delicate woodwork and detailed carving.

Example sentence: The skilled woodworker relied on his bradawl to create intricate designs on the wooden surfaces.

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