See Also: energetically(dictionary)

bradawl (oh) and energetically (iou)


bradawl (oh)



[Date: 1800-1900; Origin: brad + awl]
especially BrE a small tool with a sharp point for making holes
-synonym awl awl

energetically (iou)



energetically adverb. L18.
[from ENERGETIC or ENERGETICAL: see -ICALLY.]
In an energetic manner. L18.
Science. As regards energy; in terms of the energy released or required. M20.
Nature Membrane retrieval..would be energetically a less costly process.