nail head

Frequency: 7.010.0 per million words

The flat, wide part of a nail that is struck by a hammer.

nailNAIL + NOUN (related to metal piece)

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head

Examples (10)

  • He hammered the nail head firmly into the wood.
  • Be careful not to bend the nail head when striking it.
  • The small nail head was almost flush with the surface.
  • She painted the nail head to match the wall color.
  • Make sure the nail head is completely countersunk.
  • A single blow should drive the nail head in.
  • The antique furniture had decorative nail heads.
  • Use a punch to set the nail head below the surface.
  • He accidentally hit his thumb instead of the nail head.
  • The carpenter checked if each nail head was secure.