Awl
An awl is a long, pointed spike,
which can be used for a variety of reasons.
For example, an awl can be used for making holes in wood, marking wood
or for piercing holes in leather and other materials. An awl is the simplest hole-maker, because it
simply pushes material to the side without pulling it out. Since awls were and are used in a variety of
trades, there are many variations to fit the particular needs of the carpenter,
tailor, sail
maker. There may be multiple names for the same type of awl, as well as
different awls with similar uses. The
awl was pressed against an object and then rotated by hand, much like a
present-day screwdriver. It is even said
that an awl would historically have been used to pierce ones ears.
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