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awl
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
awl
(noun)
awl
/
ˈ
ɑːl/
noun
plural
awls
awl
/
ˈ
ɑːl/
noun
plural
awls
Britannica Dictionary definition of AWL
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a pointed tool that is used for marking surfaces or for making small holes in leather, wood, etc.
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