roofing nail
1roofing nail — noun : a short nail usually with a large flat head and a barbed shank used for securing roofing paper or asphalt shingles to roof boards * * * a short nail for nailing asphalt shingles or the like, having a broad head. See illus. under nail.… …
2roofing nail — a short nail for nailing asphalt shingles or the like, having a broad head. See illus. under nail. [1300 50; ME] * * * …
3roofing nail — roof′ing nail n. bui a short nail for nailing asphalt shingles or the like, having a broad head • Etymology: 1300–50 …
4Nail (fastener) — A pile of nails. In woodworking and construction, a nail is a pin shaped, sharp object of hard metal or alloy used as a fastener. Formerly wrought iron, today s nails are typically made of steel, often dipped or coated to prevent corrosion in… …
5nail — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. fingernail, toenail, ungula; talon, claw; tack, brad, spoke; hobnail, clout; pin, peg. v. t. pin, fix; informal, capture, catch. See junction, restraint. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. brad, pin, peg, hob,… …
6nail — n 1. spike, brad, pin, peg, skewer, rivet, staple, tack, point; common nail, finishing nail, cut nail, roofing nail, drive nail, boat nail. 2. fingernail, toenail, (all of animals) claw, clutch, talon, unguis, nipper, pincher, hook. 3. hit the… …
7nail — 1. noun 1) fastened with nails Syn: tack, spike, pin, rivet; finishing nail, roofing nail, hobnail, brad 2) polishing her nails Syn: fingernail, thumbnail, toenail 2 …
8Nail gun — Pneumatic nail gun in use A nail gun, nailgun or nailer is a type of tool used to drive nails into wood or some other kind of material. It is usually driven by electromagnetism, compressed air (pneumatic), highly flammable gases such as butane or …
9nail — nailless, adj. naillike, adj. /nayl/, n. 1. a slender, typically rod shaped rigid piece of metal, usually in any of numerous standard lengths from a fraction of an inch to several inches and having one end pointed and the other enlarged and… …
10nail — noun 1 on the fingers/toes ⇨ See also ↑fingernail, ↑toenail ADJECTIVE ▪ long, short ▪ sharp ▪ healthy, strong ▪ …
