| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Heel pricker | Occupations | Tends machine that pricks holes in leather heels to facilitate nailing: Selects pricking device according to number of holes to be pricked. Inserts awls of specified size and length through holes in faceplate of device. Positions device in machine and places heel on feed channel. Depresses pedal to start machine that drives awls into heel and pulls them out again. (references) | |
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