sinker nails

A form of sinker nail — 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

noun
  1. pluralplural of sinker nail
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