bodkin

bod·kin  (bdkn)

n.

1. A small, sharply pointed instrument for making holes in fabric or leather.

2. A blunt needle for pulling tape or ribbon through a series of loops or a hem.

3. A long hairpin, usually with an ornamental head.

4. Printing An awl or pick for extracting letters from set type.

5. A dagger or stiletto.

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[Middle English boidekin.]

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bodkin

Noun

a blunt large-eyed needle [origin unknown]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	bodkin - a dagger with a slender blade         poniard dagger, sticker - a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing
	2.	bodkin - formerly a long hairpin; usually with an ornamental head hairpin - a double pronged pin used to hold women's hair in place
	3.	bodkin - a small sharp-pointed tool for punching holes in leather or fabric hand tool - a tool used with workers' hands
	4.	bodkin - a blunt needle for threading ribbon through loops threader hand tool - a tool used with workers' hands