Bradawl
/ˈbrædɔːl/noun
A hand tool for making small holes in wood or leather.
Did you know?The 'brad' in bradawl refers to small nails used in woodworking, connecting the tool directly to the ancient art of joinery.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
brǽd
“nail, small fastener”
Middle English
ME
brade
“a thin strip or nail”
Middle English
ME
awl
“a pointed tool for making holes”
16th Century
English
bradawl
“a tool combining the elements of 'brad' and 'awl' for piercing holes”