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   A bradawl is used to make indentations in wood or other materials in order to ease the insertion of a nail or screw. The blade is placed across the fibres of the wood, cutting them when pressure is applied. The bradawl is then twisted through 90 degrees which displaces the fibres creating a hole. This cutting action helps to prevent splitting ...

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   bradawl, n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

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   Dec 10, 2021 · The meaning of BRADAWL is an awl with chisel edge used to make holes for brads or screws. ... Word History. First Known Use. 1823, in the meaning defined above.

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   Definition of bradawl noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Bradawl definition: an awl for making small holes in wood for brads. . See examples of BRADAWL used in a sentence.

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   BRADAWL meaning: 1. a small, sharp tool used for making holes 2. a small, sharp tool used for making holes. Learn more.

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   What does bradawl mean?

   • Pick the best words! Autocorrect can’t save you now. The meaning of BRADAWL is an awl with chisel edge used to make holes for brads or screws.

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   What is a bradawl used for?

   • An awl is any kind of small pointed tool. A bradawl is used to make indentations in wood or other materials in order to ease the insertion of a nail or screw. The blade is placed across the fibres of the wood, cutting them when pressure is applied. The bradawl is then twisted through 90 degrees which displaces the fibres creating a hole.

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   What is the meaning of 'brawl' in English?

   • The English verb 'brawl' originated around late 14c., meaning 'to cry out, scold, quarrel'. It is possibly related to Dutch 'brallen' 'to boast' or French 'brailler' 'to shout noisily'. The meaning 'quarrel, wrangle, squabble' emerged in early 15c. Related words include 'brawled', 'brawler', and 'brawling'. The origin of 'brawl' is likely from 'bray' (v.), as seen in the Online Etymology Dictionary.

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   When was the word 'brawl' first used?

   • The word 'brawl' was first recorded in 1350–1400. (verb) Middle English brawlen,, brallen “to raise a clamor,, quarrel,, boast”; of uncertain origin; (noun) Middle English braule,, brall,, derivative of the verb 1. See disorder. These groups are known for brawling,, attacking public figures,, and various hate crimes.

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   What is a Grandidier bradawl?

   • The passage mentions a three-sixteenths bradawl bearing the name of Grandidier. Grandidier is a man known for his metal works, and this passage refers to a specific type of bradawl with the name of Grandidier.

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   What tools do you use to make a bradawl?

   • They went out and bought a one-inch auger and a three-sixteenths bradawl, a thick footstool and a satchel. I also made my own bradawls, punches, and a pair of compasses, out of wire and old files. These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web.

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   bradawl What does bradawl‎ mean? bradawl (English) Origin & history From brad + awl. Pronunciation. IPA: /ˈbrædɔːl/ Noun bradawl (pl. bradawls) An awl for making holes, especially in wood to take screws. Dickens, The Pickwick Papers 36. "‘I wish I wos behind him vith a bradawl,’ muttered the long one."