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nailhead

/nɛɪlhɛd/ noun · British & US
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What does nailhead mean?

noun

The head or point of a nail, especially a large or prominent one. A decorative metal or plastic cap used to cover the end of a nail or a screw.

Example

"The carpenter hammered the nailhead into the wooden beam."

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