n. | 1. | One who, or that which, pricks; a pointed instrument; a sharp point; a prickle. |
2. | One who spurs forward; a light horseman. | |
3. | A priming wire; a priming needle, - used in blasting and gunnery. | |
4. | (Naut.) A small marline spike having generally a wooden handle, - used in sailmaking. |
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2. | ![]() Synonyms: bradawl |