nailhead

nailhead

(ˈneɪlˌhɛd)
n
(Crafts) a decorative device, as on tooled leather, resembling the round head of a nail
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nail•head

(ˈneɪlˌhɛd)

n.
1. the flattened or rounded top of a nail.
2. an ornament that resembles this.
[1675–85]
nail′-head`ed, adj.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.nailhead - something resembling the head of a nail that is used as an ornamental device
decoration, ornament, ornamentation - something used to beautify
2.nailhead - flattened boss on the end of nail opposite to the point
knob, boss - a circular rounded projection or protuberance
nail - a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener
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