Synonyms for awl
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
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.
Forms
- Plural
- awls → piercers…
Example sentences
- piercer The piercer told me how to clean my belly button piercing.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| awl | steady | |
| piercer | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- piercer