finishing nail

American

noun

a slender nail with a small globular head, used for finish work, being driven to slightly beneath the surface and covered with putty or the like.

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finishing nail

Before the last finishing nail is driven and countersunk, Judith has earned the admiration and respect of the crew by swinging her own hammer.

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