awl

1. 1.

   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.

   用于在皮革或木头上刺小孔的尖头工具；鞋匠、马具匠、家具木工等使用。刀片形状和尖端因用途不同而异,如打眼钻、马具匠锥、鞋匠锥等。

2. 2.

   a pointed tool for marking surfaces or for punching small holes

   用于标记表面或钻小孔的尖头工具

3. 3.

   Any of various hesperiid butterflies.

   各种弄蝶

用于标记表面或钻小孔的尖头工具；各种弄蝶；钻子；尖锥

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