Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bodkin
noun
/ˈbɒd.kɪn/
Definition
A small, pointed instrument for making holes in fabric or leather.
Examples
She used a bodkin to thread the ribbon through the fabric.
The bodkin made it easy to create holes in the leather for lacing.
In her sewing kit, she always kept a bodkin for various projects.
Meaning
A bodkin is commonly used in sewing and crafting to help thread needles or to pierce small holes in materials.
Synonyms
- needle
- awl
- prick
