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brad

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brad  (brd)
n.
A thin wire nail with a small head or a slight side projection instead of a head.

[Middle English, from Old Norse broddr, spike.]

brad v.

brad [bræd]
n
(Engineering / Tools) a small tapered nail having a small head that is either symmetrical or formed on one side only
[Old English brord point, prick; related to Old Norse broddr spike, sting, Old High German brort edge]

brad - A small or thin wire nail, it is from Old Norse broddr, "spike."
See also related terms for spike.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.brad - a small nail
nail - a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener
Verb1.brad - fasten with brads
fasten, fix, secure - cause to be firmly attached; "fasten the lock onto the door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man"
Translations
brad [bræd] Npuntilla f, clavito m
brad
nStift m


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