nailhead
/ˈneɪlˌhɛd/
noun
- The flat, wide top part of a nail that is struck with a hammer.
- He hit the nailhead squarely with the hammer.
- The nailhead was too small for the hammer to grip properly.
- Make sure the nailhead is flush with the wood surface.
- A decorative metal stud or ornament shaped like the head of a nail, used on furniture, belts, or clothing.
- The leather sofa was trimmed with brass nailheads.
- She added a row of silver nailheads to her jacket for a punk look.
- The antique chest had nailheads forming a pattern along the edges.
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