/ Dictionary / Index A awl: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: awl Pronunciation: (ôl), [key] — n. a pointed instrument for piercing small holes in leather, wood, etc. A.W.L. Pronunciation: [key] absent with leave. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: awl (Thesaurus) awkward age awless Related Content Daily Word Quiz: arid Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language