common nail

American  

noun

1. a cut or wire nail having a slender shaft and a broad, flat head.

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Example Sentences

But unlike workers at many nail salons, Nguyen said she no longer experiences the headaches, respiratory problems, reproductive issues and rashes that some research links to the chemicals found in common nail products.

From The Guardian

Of the 20 common nail product ingredients listed as causing health problems in the appendix of a safety brochure put out by the Environmental Protection Agency, 17 are hazardous to the respiratory tract, according to the agency.

From New York Times

The final piece is a common nail, used as a firing pin, that can be found in a hardware store.

From The Guardian

The final piece, the firing pin, is a common nail available from any hardware store.

From The Guardian

For last year's collaboration, Macdonald asked Fahmy if she could design a glamorous bangle in the form of a common nail.

From Time Magazine Archive