awl

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Noun

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.
2. {{lb|en|entomology}} Any of various [[hesperiid]] butterflies.

Adjective

1. {{alt form|en|AWOL||absent without leave}}.

Proper noun

1. {{lb|en|UK politics}} {{init of|en|w:Alliance for Workers' Liberty}}.

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