saddler's awl

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saddler's awl - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Awl \Awl\ ([add]l), n. [OE. aul, awel, al, AS. [=ae]l, awel;
     akin to Icel. alr, OHG. [=a]la, G. ahle, Lith. yla, Skr.
     [=a]r[=a].]
     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.
     [1913 Webster]