aiguille
/ˈeɪɡwiːl/
noun
- A sharp, needle-like peak of rock or mountain.
- From the valley, the aiguille looked impossibly steep and narrow.
- The climbers aimed to reach the summit of the aiguille by noon.
- The Alps are famous for their dramatic aiguilles that pierce the sky.
- A pointed tool used for boring holes, especially in masonry or woodworking.
- The mason used an aiguille to drill precise holes in the stone.
- The old carpenter's kit included an aiguille for fine detail work.
- He sharpened the aiguille before starting the woodworking project.