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Auger
noun · 78% connection
A carpenter's tool for boring holes larger than those bored by a gimlet. It has a handle placed crosswise by which it is turned with b…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pointed, instrument, piercing, small, holes.
Axe
noun · 78% connection
A tool or instrument of steel, or of iron with a steel edge or blade, for felling trees, chopping and splitting wood, hewing timber, e…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pointed, instrument, piercing, small, holes.
Bodkin
noun · 78% connection
An implement of steel, bone, ivory, etc., with a sharp point, for making holes by piercing; a /tiletto; an eyeleteer.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pointed, instrument, piercing, small, holes.
Broach
noun · 78% connection
A tool of steel, generally tapering, and of a polygonal form, with from four to eight cutting edges, for smoothing or enlarging holes…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pointed, instrument, piercing, small, holes.
Bushing
noun · 78% connection
The operation of fitting bushes, or linings, into holes or places where wear is to be received, or friction diminished, as pivot holes…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pointed, instrument, piercing, small, holes.
Calambour
noun · 78% connection
A species of agalloch, or aloes wood, of a dusky or mottled color, of a light, friable texture, and less fragrant than calambac; -- us…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pointed, instrument, piercing, small, holes.
Chamois
noun · 78% connection
A soft leather made from the skin of the chamois, or from sheepskin, etc.; -- called also chamois leather, and chammy or shammy leathe…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pointed, instrument, piercing, small, holes.
Crispin
noun · 78% connection
A member of a union or association of shoemakers.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pointed, instrument, piercing, small, holes.
Dibble
verb · 78% connection
A pointed implement used to make holes in the ground in which no set out plants or to plant seeds.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pointed, instrument, piercing, small, holes.
Dot
noun · 78% connection
A small point or spot, made with a pen or other pointed instrument; a speck, or small mark.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pointed, instrument, piercing, small, holes.
Drill
noun · 78% connection
An instrument with an edged or pointed end used for making holes in hard substances; strictly, a tool that cuts with its end, by revol…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pointed, instrument, piercing, small, holes.
Eyeleteer
noun · 78% connection
A small, sharp-pointed instrument used in piercing eyelet holes; a stiletto.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pointed, instrument, piercing, small, holes.
Float
verb · 78% connection
A single-cut file for smoothing; a tool used by shoemakers for rasping off pegs inside a shoe.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pointed, instrument, piercing, small, holes.
Foible
noun · 78% connection
The half of a sword blade or foil blade nearest the point; -- opposed to forte.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pointed, instrument, piercing, small, holes.
Glaive
noun · 78% connection
A weapon formerly used, consisting of a large blade fixed on the end of a pole, whose edge was on the outside curve; also, a light lan…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pointed, instrument, piercing, small, holes.
Gouge
noun · 78% connection
A chisel, with a hollow or semicylindrical blade, for scooping or cutting holes, channels, or grooves, in wood, stone, etc.; a similar…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pointed, instrument, piercing, small, holes.
Heelball
noun · 78% connection
A composition of wax and lampblack, used by shoemakers for polishing, and by antiquaries in copying inscriptions.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pointed, instrument, piercing, small, holes.
Kick
noun · 78% connection
The projection on the tang of the blade of a pocket knife, which prevents the edge of the blade from striking the spring. See Illust.…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pointed, instrument, piercing, small, holes.
