Meaning of the word bodkin in English
What does bodkin mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
bodkin
US /ˈbɑːd.kɪn/
UK /ˈbɒd.kɪn/
Noun
1.
a small, sharp, pointed tool, often used for piercing holes in fabric or for drawing tape or ribbon through a hem
Example:
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She used a bodkin to thread the elastic through the waistband.
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The tailor kept a variety of needles and a bodkin in his kit.
2.
a dagger or stiletto
Example:
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He threatened his assailant with a small bodkin.
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The assassin carried a concealed bodkin.