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bodkin Definition and Meaning in English (bodkin definition)

noun
Synonyms:threading needleawl
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Bodkin definition: A blunt, thick needle with a large eye, specifically designed for drawing tape, elastic, or ribbon through a loop or hem.

Definitions of Bodkin

  1. 1noun

    A blunt, thick needle with a large eye, specifically designed for drawing tape, elastic, or ribbon through a loop or hem.

  2. 2noun

    A small, sharp, pointed tool used for piercing holes in fabric, leather, or paper, often resembling a stiletto or awl.

  3. 3noun

    Historically, a small, sharp dagger or stiletto, sometimes concealed within a walking stick or other object.

Example Sentences

“She used a bodkin to thread the elastic through the waistband of the skirt.”

“The leatherworker carefully marked the spots and then used a sharp bodkin to make the holes.”

Synonyms

threading needleawl

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Bodkin definition: A blunt, thick needle with a large eye, specifically designed for drawing tape, elastic, or ribbon through a loop or hem.
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'Bodkin' translates to 'bodkin' in English. Bodkin definition: A blunt, thick needle with a large eye, specifically designed for drawing tape, elastic, or ribbon through a loop or hem.
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