Etymology dictionary. 2014.
Awl — is a long pointed spike. It may be a: *Scratch awl, a tool with a long pointed spike used for marking wood. *Stitching awl, a tool used by leatherworkers, such as cobblers (shoemakers), to pierce holes in leather *Bradawl, a tool for making holes … Wikipedia
Awl — ([add]l), n. [OE. aul, awel, al, AS. [=ae]l, awel; akin to Icel. alr, OHG. [=a]la, G. ahle, Lith. yla, Skr. [=a]r[=a].] A pointed instrument for piercing small holes, as in leather or wood; used by shoemakers, saddlers, cabinetmakers, etc. The… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
awl — awl; AWL; awl·wort; … English syllables
awl — /awl/, n. a pointed instrument for piercing small holes in leather, wood, etc. [bef. 900; ME al, eal, aul, OE al, eal, ael; c. ON alr; akin to ME el, OE ael, OHG ala (G Ahle), Skt ára] * * * … Universalium
awl — [o:l US o:l] n [: Old English; Origin: Al] a pointed tool for making holes in leather … Dictionary of contemporary English
awl — [ ɔl ] noun count a tool used for making small holes in wood and leather, consisting of a wooden handle and a thin sharp metal point … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
awl — ► NOUN ▪ a small pointed tool used for piercing holes. ORIGIN Old English … English terms dictionary
awl — [ôl] n. [earlier (16th c.) aule < ME alle < OE æl < IE base * əlā (> ON alr), * ēlā (> Sans āra)] a small, pointed tool for making holes in wood, leather, etc … English World dictionary
awl — noun /ɔːl/ A pointed instrument for piercing small holes, as in leather or wood; used by shoemakers, saddlers, cabinetmakers, etc. The blade is differently shaped and pointed for different uses, as in the brad awl, saddlers awl, shoemakers awl,… … Wiktionary
AWL — The abbreviation AWL can refer to *Alliance for Workers Liberty *AWL (programming language) *Academic word list … Wikipedia
