bodkin (n.)

  1. a dagger with a slender blade

    [ Syn: poniard ]

  2. formerly a long hairpin; usually with an ornamental head

  3. a small sharp-pointed tool for punching holes in leather or fabric

  4. a blunt needle for threading ribbon through loops

    [ Syn: threader ]

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