bradawl

[brad-awl] /ˈbrædˌɔl/
noun, Carpentry.
1.
an awl for making small holes in wood for brads.
Origin
1815-25; brad + awl
British Dictionary definitions for bradawl

bradawl

/ˈbrædˌɔːl/
noun
1.
an awl used to pierce wood, leather, or other materials for the insertion of brads, screws, etc