Crafting Tools And Techniques

noun a weapon consisting of a long hollow tube for shooting darts or other projectiles

• The indigenous tribe used blowguns for hunting in the rainforest.
• I heard that the guy down the street is making his own blowgun.
• Don't mess with him, he's got a blowgun and knows how to use it.
• Her words were like poisonous darts shot from a blowgun, piercing through his defenses.

noun a feeling of sharp pain

verb to cause a sharp pain or discomfort

• The doctor used a small prick to administer the vaccine.
• Be careful with that cactus, it has sharp pricks.
• I can't believe he's such a prick, always causing trouble.
• Her words were like a prick to his ego, leaving him feeling hurt.

noun A slit or notch made by a cutting tool

verb To cut or make a kerf

• The woodworker carefully measured and cut a kerf in the piece of lumber.
• I made a mistake and accidentally created a kerf in the board while sawing.
• Be sure to watch out for the kerf when you're cutting the wood.
• The argument left a deep kerf in their relationship, causing tension between them.