na. | 1. the point of an awl sticking out through a bag; A good man cannot be kept down as an owl; An awl-point finds its way out of the bag -- talent shows itself.; become eminent; come into the open; emerge; make one's way; Real talent will be discovered (like an awl's point which must show through the bag).; show one's own ability; talent showing itself; Talent will find its way to distinction.; The sharp point has come out -- one has displayed his own ability.; thrust its point outside |
