What does "bradawl" mean?

An awl with a blade similar to a small, straight screwdriver; used for making holes, especially in wood to take screws.

What is a synonym for "bradawl"?

Common synonyms include: buffer, instrument, lathe, point, pricker, tool.

//ˈbɹædɔːl// noun

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Noun

1
An awl with a blade similar to a small, straight screwdriver; used for making holes, especially in wood to take screws.
"‘I wish I wos behind him vith a bradawl,’ muttered the long one."
2
an awl for making small holes for brads or small screws wordnet

"Ziri asked Yazid if he could borrow his bradawl."

From brad + awl.

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