Akademik

shaped like an awl

: shaped like an awl; specifically : linear and tapering to a fine point

/awl"shaypt'/, adj.

1. having the shape of an awl.

2. subulate (def. 2).

[1755-65]

awl-shaped «L _SHAYPT», adjective.

slender and tapering toward the extremity from a broadish base; subulate: »

awl-shaped leaves.