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bradawl
OXFORD DICTIONARY
bradawl, n. a small tool with a pointed end for boring holes by hand.
Etymology
BRAD + AWL
ROGET THESAURUS
bradawl
Perforator
N perforator, piercer, borer, auger, chisel, gimlet, stylet, drill, wimble, awl, bradawl, scoop, terrier, corkscrew, dibble, trocar, trepan, probe, bodkin, needle, stiletto, rimer, warder, lancet, punch, puncheon, spikebit, gouge, spear, puncher, punching machine, punching press, punch pliers.For further exploring for "bradawl" in Webster Dictionary Online