brad
/bræd/
noun
- A small, thin nail with a flat head, used especially in woodworking or for attaching thin materials.
- He used a brad to attach the trim to the wall without splitting the wood.
- She picked up a brad from the toolbox to secure the loose corner of the shelf.
- The picture frame was held together with tiny brads instead of glue.
verb
- To fasten or attach with a brad or brads.
- The carpenter bradded the back panel onto the bookcase.
- I need to brad this piece of molding to the cabinet door.
- You can brad the fabric to the frame before stapling it.
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