awllike

As a noun terms

is .

As an adjective awllike is

resembling or characteristic of an awl.

As adjectives the difference between awllike and owllike

is that awllike is resembling or characteristic of an awl while owllike is resembling an owl or some aspect of one.

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.

Subulate is a synonym of awllike.

As adjectives the difference between subulate and awllike

is that subulate is (biology) awl-shaped; tapering into a sharp point from a broader base while awllike is resembling or characteristic of an awl.