noun
- plural of awl; pointed tools used for making holes in leather, wood, or other materials
Examples
- The cobbler kept several awls of different sizes in his toolbox.
- She used one of her awls to punch holes in the leather belt.
- The carpenter’s awls were essential for starting screw holes.
- He sharpened his awls before beginning the bookbinding project.
- The craft store sold a set of awls for leatherworking.
- Her awls had wooden handles and steel points.