English noun: bodkin | |||
1. | bodkin (artifact) a dagger with a slender blade | ||
Synonyms | poniard | ||
Broader (hypernym) | dagger, sticker | ||
2. | bodkin (artifact) formerly a long hairpin; usually with an ornamental head | ||
Broader (hypernym) | hairpin | ||
3. | bodkin (artifact) a small sharp-pointed tool for punching holes in leather or fabric | ||
Broader (hypernym) | hand tool | ||
4. | bodkin (artifact) a blunt needle for threading ribbon through loops | ||
Synonyms | threader | ||
Broader (hypernym) | hand tool | ||