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Puncher vs Awl - What's the difference?

puncher | awl |

As nouns the difference between puncher and awl

is that puncher is a person who punches (in a specified manner) while 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.

puncher

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (often, in combination) A person who punches (in a specified manner).
  • cowpuncher: slang for cowboy
  • English agent nouns

    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.
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