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Lawbreaker's tool? (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

awl

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This clue could be a double definition.

'lawbreaker's' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how one could define the other.

'tool' is the second definition.
(awl is a kind of tool)

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for awl that I've seen before include "Sharp point" , "Pointed tool used in leatherwork" , "Borer, sounds like everything" , "Something needed for boring jobs" , "may bore" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard and The Globe and Mail.
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