bradawl


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brad·awl

 (brăd′ôl′)
n.
An awl with a beveled tip, used to make holes in wood for brads or screws.
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bradawl

(ˈbrædˌɔːl)
n
(Tools) an awl used to pierce wood, leather, or other materials for the insertion of brads, screws, etc
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brad•awl

(ˈbrædˌɔl)

n.
an awl for making small holes in wood for brads.
[1815–25]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.bradawl - an awl for making small holes for brads or small screwsbradawl - an awl for making small holes for brads or small screws
awl - a pointed tool for marking surfaces or for punching small holes
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Translations

bradawl

nAhle f, → Pfriem m
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bradawl

[ˈbrædˌɔːl] npunteruolo
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All you need to fit this type of hook is a bradawl, a screwdriver and some screws - they're easy.
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Next you should use a drill or bradawl to make a hollowing in the centre of the corks.