bodkin

A noun referring to a small, sharp-pointed tool used for punching holes in leather or fabric, or a blunt needle for threading ribbon through loops; historically also a slender dagger or a long ornamental hairpin.

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1. Dagger C2 formal

   A slender, pointed dagger or stabbing weapon.

   • The assassin concealed a bodkin beneath his cloak.
   • Medieval warriors sometimes carried a bodkin for close combat.
   • The museum displayed an ornate bodkin from the 16th century.

   ruКинжалesPuñal largo y puntiagudofrDague (poignard effilé)deDolchptPunhalzh短剑arخنجر

   Синонимы: bladedirkponiardstiletto

2. Hairpin C2 formal british

   A long ornamental hairpin, historically used to secure hair.

   • She wore a silver bodkin in her hair.
   • The antique bodkin was decorated with pearls.
   • Victorian ladies often used a bodkin to style their hair.

   ruШпилька для волосesHorquilla ornamentalfrÉpingle à cheveux décorativedeHaarnadelptGrampo de cabelo decorativozh发簪arدبوس شعر

   Синонимы: hairpinpin

3. Punching tool C2 formal

   A small, sharp tool used for making holes in leather, fabric, or other materials.

   • The tailor used a bodkin to punch holes in the leather belt.
   • A bodkin is essential for creating eyelets in corsets.
   • She carefully pushed the bodkin through the thick fabric.

   ruШилоesSacabocadosfrEmporte-pièce ou poinçondeAhleptFuradorzh打孔锥arمِخْرَز

   Синонимы: awlprickerpunch

4. Blunt needle C2 formal

   A blunt needle used for threading ribbon, elastic, or cord through loops or casings.

   • Use a bodkin to thread the elastic through the waistband.
   • The seamstress inserted the ribbon with a bodkin.
   • A bodkin makes it easy to pull drawstrings through hoods.

   ruТупая иглаesaguja de enhebrarfrAiguille à passementeriedeStumpfe NadelptAgulha sem pontazh钝头针arإبرة غير حادة

   Синонимы: threader

• bodkins plural form
• bodkins' possessive plural form
• bodkin's possessive singular form