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a short nail for nailing asphalt shingles or the like, having a broad head. See illus. under nail.[1300-50; ME]
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roofing nail — noun : a short nail usually with a large flat head and a barbed shank used for securing roofing paper or asphalt shingles to roof boards * * * a short nail for nailing asphalt shingles or the like, having a broad head. See illus. under nail.… … Useful english dictionary
roofing nail — roof′ing nail n. bui a short nail for nailing asphalt shingles or the like, having a broad head • Etymology: 1300–50 … From formal English to slang
Nail (fastener) — A pile of nails. In woodworking and construction, a nail is a pin shaped, sharp object of hard metal or alloy used as a fastener. Formerly wrought iron, today s nails are typically made of steel, often dipped or coated to prevent corrosion in… … Wikipedia
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nail — n 1. spike, brad, pin, peg, skewer, rivet, staple, tack, point; common nail, finishing nail, cut nail, roofing nail, drive nail, boat nail. 2. fingernail, toenail, (all of animals) claw, clutch, talon, unguis, nipper, pincher, hook. 3. hit the… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
nail — 1. noun 1) fastened with nails Syn: tack, spike, pin, rivet; finishing nail, roofing nail, hobnail, brad 2) polishing her nails Syn: fingernail, thumbnail, toenail 2 … Thesaurus of popular words
Nail gun — Pneumatic nail gun in use A nail gun, nailgun or nailer is a type of tool used to drive nails into wood or some other kind of material. It is usually driven by electromagnetism, compressed air (pneumatic), highly flammable gases such as butane or … Wikipedia
nail — nailless, adj. naillike, adj. /nayl/, n. 1. a slender, typically rod shaped rigid piece of metal, usually in any of numerous standard lengths from a fraction of an inch to several inches and having one end pointed and the other enlarged and… … Universalium
nail — noun 1 on the fingers/toes ⇨ See also ↑fingernail, ↑toenail ADJECTIVE ▪ long, short ▪ sharp ▪ healthy, strong ▪ … Collocations dictionary
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