WordCmp.com

pricker vs awl

awl vs pricker

pricker and awl both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pricker Yes No No No
awl Yes No No No
As nouns, awl is a hypernym of pricker; that is, awl is a word with a broader meaning than pricker:
  • pricker: an awl for making small holes for brads or small screws
  • awl: a pointed tool for marking surfaces or for punching small holes
pricker (noun) awl (noun)
an awl for making small holes for brads or small screws a pointed tool for marking surfaces or for punching small holes
a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf
Difference between pricker and awl

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.