Bodkin

/ˈbɒdkɪn/

/ˈbɑːdkɪn/

Translation of "bodkin" into Russian

Noun

/ˈbɒdkɪn/

/ˈbɑːdkɪn/

bodkin

bodkins pl

The tailor threaded the bodkin with a thick thread.

Портной продел иглу толстой нитью.

He used a bodkin to punch holes in the leather.

Он использовал шило, чтобы пробить отверстия в коже.

She secured her scarf with a bodkin.

Она закрепила свой шарф булавкой.

Additional translations

Noun

/ˈbɒdkɪn/

/ˈbɑːdkɪn/

A small, pointed instrument used for making holes in fabric or leather, or for pulling a cord through a hem.

She used a bodkin to thread the ribbon through the waistband of the dress.

A long, thin, sharp object, such as a dagger or stiletto.

The assassin concealed a bodkin in his cloak, ready for the attack.

A type of large, blunt needle with a large eye, used for drawing tape or cord through a hem.

The tailor reached for a bodkin to help him thread the elastic through the waistband.

A decorative hairpin used to fasten or ornament the hair.

She secured her bun with an ornate silver bodkin.

An arrow or arrowhead with a narrow, rigid point designed to penetrate armour.

Bodkin arrows were feared by knights because they could pierce chain mail.

The middle seat, or the passenger occupying it, on a bench or in a vehicle built for two.

With three passengers in the back, I had to ride bodkin all the way to town.

Adjective

/ˈbɒdkɪn/

/ˈbɑːdkɪn/

Relating to or characteristic of a bodkin; narrow and pointed in shape.

The archer selected a bodkin point for better penetration.