digitule

/dɪˈdʒɪtjuːl/ or /dɪˈdʒɪtjul/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, pointed piece of metal or bone used as a sewing instrument to pull thread through fabric.

“The antique seamstress used a digitule to sew the intricate patterns on the historical costume.”

Synonyms

  • awl
  • sewing awl