bradawl
/ˈbrædˌɔl/
noun
- A small tool with a pointed end, used for making holes in wood or other materials, especially before inserting a screw or nail.
- She reached for the bradawl to poke a small hole in the leather for the stitching.
- He used a bradawl to start a hole for the screw so the wood wouldn't split.
- The bradawl is perfect for making pilot holes in thin pieces of trim.
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