awls
|awl|
/ɔːl/
(awl)
piercing tool
Etymology
'awl' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'āl', where the root referred to a small pointed tool used for piercing.
'awl' changed from Middle English forms such as 'awel' (and Old English 'āl') and eventually became the modern English word 'awl'.
Initially, it meant 'a pointed piercing tool', and over time it has retained that primary meaning as the modern word 'awl'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'awl' — small, pointed tools used for piercing holes, especially in leather or wood.
The cobbler reached for one of his awls on the workbench.
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Verb 1
third person singular present form of 'awl' — to pierce or make a small hole with an awl.
He awls a small hole in the leather before stitching.
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Last updated: 2025/12/05 02:30