awl (noun)

1. In Greek mythology, Hephaestus used an awl to carve intricate designs into his metalwork creations.

2. As a romantic gesture, John engraved their initials onto a tree trunk using an awl.

3. The superhero used his trusty awl to puncture a hole in the antagonist's armor.

4. In the movie, the protagonist cleverly used an awl to escape from the locked room by creating a small hole in the door.