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Awl vs Asl - What's the difference?

awl | asl |

As a noun awl

is 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, saddler's awl, shoemaker's awl, etc.

As an initialism asl is

(internet|slang) age, sex, location used mainly in chat rooms to request this information from the person to whom one is talking.

awl

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • 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, saddler's awl, shoemaker's awl, etc.

    • External links

    * (wikipedia "awl")

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    asl

    English

    Initialism

    (Initialism) (head)
  • American Sign Language
  • Age, Sex, Location (same as asl)
  • Above Sea Level
  • Advanced Squad Leader

    • See also

    * (above sea level) AGL , AAL

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