bradawl

/ˈbɹædɔːl/

Etymology

From brad + awl.

bradawl means An awl with a blade similar to a small, straight screwdriver; used for making holes, especially in wood to take screws. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 90 out of 100.

noun

An awl with a blade similar to a small, straight screwdriver; used for making holes, especially in wood to take screws.“‘I wish I wos behind him vith a bradawl,’ muttered the long one.”