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doornail

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door·nail  (dôrnl, dr-)
n.
A large-headed nail.
Idiom:
dead as a doornail
Undoubtedly dead.
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Noun1.doornail - a nail with a large head; formerly used to decorate doors
nail - a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener


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