Bradawl
/ˈbrædɔːl/
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Pro Tip 1/3Tool Precision
A bradawl is used for precision, to make exact small holes without splitting the wood. 
I picked up a bradawl for the delicate task of drilling perfect pilot holes.
Pro Tip 2/3Carpentry Specific
Bradawl is commonly used in carpentry and joinery, rarely in general conversation. 
The carpenter taught me how to use a bradawl to start the screw hole on the door hinge.
Pro Tip 3/3Manual Tool
Unlike drills, a bradawl is not powered; it's manually operated by hand pressure. 
Since I didn't have power, I used a bradawl to make the hole.