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awl

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
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awl /ɔːl $ ɒːl/ noun [countable]  TZa pointed tool for making holes in leather 〔在皮革上钻孔用的〕钻子,锥子
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awlAn awl is an iron instrument used for piercing leather, but the word has been in punning use since time immemorial.
Origin awl Old English æl
awl nounChinese
tool making leather Corpus for in pointed a holes


awl
awl /ɔːl $ ɒːl/ noun [countable]
 Language: Old English
 Origin: æl
a pointed tool for making holes in leather


awlBrE /ɔːl/ 🔊NAmE /ɔːl/ 🔊 nouna small pointed tool used for making holes, especially in leather (尤指钻皮革的)钻子,锥子