Vocabulary Spotlight
Awl
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: छेदक (Chedak) – A small pointed tool used for making holes in leather, wood, or other materials.
Pronunciation
[awl]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Borer – छेदक उपकरण (Chedak upkaran)
Related Words
Leatherworking – चमड़ा कार्य (Chamda kaary)
Word Origin
“Awl” Middle English aur Old English ke “ael” se aaya hai, jo ki ek pointed tool ko refer karta hai. Yeh tool traditionally leather aur wood par holes banane ke liye use hota tha.
– The word “Awl” comes from Middle and Old English “ael,” which referred to a pointed tool, traditionally used for making holes in leather and wood.
Word Family
Noun: Awl – छेदक (Chedak)
Verb: Awling – छेद बनाना (Ched banana)
Usage Examples
1. Leatherworker ne apna awl use karke leather mein ek chhota sa ched banaya.
– The leatherworker made a small hole in the leather using his awl.
2. Carpenter apne toolkit mein awl hamesha rakhta hai for making holes in wood.
– The carpenter always keeps an awl in his toolkit for making holes in wood.
Cultural Note
India mein, leatherworking aur woodcraft ke kaam mein awl jaise tools ka traditional use hota hai. Aaj bhi rural areas mein yeh commonly dekha jata hai, jahan handmade cheezen banayi jaati hain.
In Context
“Awl” tool ka use craftsmen aur artisans ke beech common hai, khaaskar leather aur wood par intricate kaam karte waqt. Yeh tool hand-made aur artisan crafts mein kaafi popular hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
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