naskali — meaning in English
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English meaning
- awl noun A pointed instrument for piercing small holes, as in leather or wood; used by shoemakers, saddlers, cabinetmakers, etc. The blade is differently shaped and pointed for different uses, as in the brad awl, saddler's awl, shoemaker's awl, etc.
- broach verb To bring up a sensitive or difficult topic for discussion.
Senses
naskali is used for these senses in English:
- awl A pointed instrument for piercing small holes, as in leather or wood; used by shoemakers, saddlers, cabinetmakers, etc. The blade is differently shaped and pointed for different uses, as in the brad awl, saddler's awl, shoemaker's awl, etc.
- bodkin A small sharp pointed tool for making holes in cloth or leather.
- broach An awl; a bodkin; also, a wooden rod or pin, sharpened at each end, used by thatchers.
- icepick A pointed tool, shaped like an awl, used for breaking ice.
awl — full definition
- noun A pointed instrument for piercing small holes, as in leather or wood; used by shoemakers, saddlers, cabinetmakers, etc. The blade is differently shaped and pointed for different uses, as in the brad awl, saddler's awl, shoemaker's awl, etc.
- noun Any of various hesperiid butterflies.
broach — full definition
- verb To bring up a sensitive or difficult topic for discussion.
- verb To pierce or tap something, especially a cask, in order to draw out liquid.