awl

• Outil pointu utilisé pour tracer des repères sur une surface ou percer de petits trous, généralement dans le bois, le cuir ou d'autres matériaux.

A pointed tool used for marking surfaces or for punching small holes, typically in wood, leather, or other materials.

1. Pointed tool for making holesB2formal

   A small, pointed tool used for marking surfaces or punching small holes, especially in leather or wood.

   Alêne (outil pointu)

   • The cobbler used an awl to make holes in the leather belt.
   • She carefully marked the wood with an awl before drilling.
   • An awl is essential for stitching thick materials by hand.

   Synonymesbodkinbradawlprickerpunchscriber