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awl-shaped

/ˈɔːl.ʃeɪpt/

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adjective

/ˈɔːl.ʃeɪpt/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее что-то, имеющее форму шила — заострённого инструмента для прокалывания небольших отверстий в коже или дереве.

An obsolete adjective describing something shaped like an awl, a pointed tool used for piercing small holes in leather or wood.

  1. Shaped like an awlC1formal

    Having a narrow, pointed, and tapering shape, similar to an awl tool.

    ruШиловидный

    • The plant has awl-shaped leaves that are sharp to the touch.
    • The bird's beak is awl-shaped, perfect for probing into tree bark.
    • The awl-shaped tip of the tool allows for precise piercing.

    Synonymsaceroseacicularneedle-shaped

    Antonymsbluntobtuserounded

Forms
  • more awl-shaped comparative form
  • most awl-shaped superlative form