The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
BRADAWL
bradawl, pricker
(noun) an awl for making small holes for brads or small screws
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
bradawl (plural bradawls)
An awl with a blade similar to a small, straight screwdriver; used for making holes, especially in wood to take screws.
Source: Wiktionary
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