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awl <an awl; awls> N

awl

awl-shaped ADJ (shapes)

scratch awl

scribe-awl CARPENT

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Bone awls vary considerably in the amount of polish from wear, the method of preparation, and size.
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The excavation of this intermediate layer yielded three sets of human remains as well as projectile points, bone awls, and other tools.
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Due to their shape, the ribs, fibulas, and metapodia of horses were good for awl and barb creation.
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Molds, the matrix and die, cold chisels, scissors, pliers, files, awls, and emery paper also come into play.
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The shapes of polar hare bones are also unique, and as a result, the ulnas were commonly used as awls and barbs.
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Bone awls tend to be classified according to the characteristics of the bone used to make the awl.
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A player throws the 4 stick dice and moves her awl the indicated number of spaces, and if appropriate, throws again (see table).
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The tentacles are awl-shaped with the eyes on a small prominence near the base.
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Most spines are straight or at most slightly curved, and are described as hair-like, bristle-like, needle-like or awl-like, depending on their length and thickness.
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This is accomplished through examining the contexts and distributions of spindle whorls, bone needles, bone pins and hairpins, bone awls, and limestone bars.
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