锥
awl; cone; drill
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesnoun
awl; pointed tool for piercing
Refers to a sharp, pointed metal tool used for making holes in leather, wood, or fabric.
The cobbler used an awl to poke a hole in the sole of the shoe.
This awl is very sharp and can easily pierce through leather.
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A carpenter's toolbox is never complete without an awl.
Please pass me that silver-colored awl.
The tip of the awl must remain straight in order to drill holes accurately.
adjective
cone-shaped; resembling an awl
Describes objects that taper to a sharp point, such as ice cones or geometric cones. Often used in compound terms.
In winter, the eaves are covered with icicles.
We learned the formula for the volume of a circular cone in geometry.
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The leaves of this tree are cone-shaped, very distinctive.
The sand dune displays a perfect conical structure.
Geologists discovered many ancient stone cones.
verb
to drill with an awl; to pierce
Specifically refers to the action of piercing materials like leather or fabric using a锥子. Common in traditional crafts such as shoe repair.
Grandma is using an awl to pierce the shoe sole.
When sewing shoes, the master first uses an awl to make a hole, then threads the needle.
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The leather is too thick; you need to first bore a hole before you can sew it.
He used an awl to bore several small holes in the wooden board.
Be careful, don't pierce your hand.