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4 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Awl \Awl\, n. [OE. aul, awel, al AS ?l, awel; akin to Icel. alr, OHG. [=a]la, G. ahle, Lith. yla, Skr. [=a]r[=a].] 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 From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: awl n : a pointed tool for marking surfaces or for punching small holes From Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary [easton]: Awl an instrument only referred to in connection with the custom of boring the ear of a slave (Ex. 21:6; Deut. 15:17), in token of his volunteering perpetual service when he might be free (Comp. Ps 40:6; Isa. 50:5). From V.E.R.A. -- Virtual Entity of Relevant Acronyms 13 March 2001 [vera]: AWL AnWeisungsListe (DIN 19239)
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