Yes it is. As in:
There was a lady who bought a car and drove it for a couple of years, to her job as schoolmarm, and to church once a week. Total distance, 7 miles a week.
One day it started making funny sounds. She drove to a mechanic's garage and the mechanic started by checking the engine. He pulled out the dipstick, it was bone dry.
Ma'm, when was the last time you put awl in your engine?
(reply) Awl? Awl?
(Yes, she was blonde. So sue me.)