From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishbradawlbrad‧awl /ˈbrædɔːl $ -ɒːl/ noun [countable] especially British EnglishTZ a small tool with a sharp point for making holes SYN awl
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bradawl• Push the bradawl centrally through the keyhole.Origin bradawl (1800-1900) brad + awl 