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Awl vs Awllike - What's the difference?

awl | awllike |

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 adjective awllike is

resembling or characteristic of an awl.

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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    awllike

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Resembling or characteristic of an awl.

    • Synonyms

    * subulate (in shape)