sinker nail

noun

A type of nail used in contemporary wood-frame construction; thinner than a common nail, coated with adhesive to enhance holding power, with a funnel-shaped head, and a grid stamped on the top of the head.

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Meanings

nounsinker nail (plural sinker nails)

plural sinker nails

  1. A type of nail used in contemporary wood-frame construction; thinner than a common nail, coated with adhesive to enhance holding power, with a funnel-shaped head, and a grid stamped on the top of the head.

Translations

Polish gwóźdź z główką wtopioną
  • gwóźdź z główką wtopionątype of nail used in wood-frame construction
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APA

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MLA

“sinker nail.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sinker%20nail. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “sinker nail,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sinker%20nail.

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