bradawl

noun

brad·awl ˈbrad-ˌȯl

: an awl with chisel edge used to make holes for brads or screws

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First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bradawl was in 1823

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“Bradawl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bradawl. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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