finishing nail
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.
- Compare casing nail.
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How to use finishing nail in a sentence
The finishing nail is very handy for all kinds of small work.
The Boy Craftsman | A. Neely HallThe spool was slipped on a finishing nail driven into the wall.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2 | VariousMake a small gimlet-hole in one end of each stick, and drive a short finishing nail in the opposite end (see Fig. 357).
The Boy Craftsman | A. Neely HallMake a small gimlet-hole in one end of each stick, and drive a short finishing nail in the opposite end (see Fig. 78).
Home-made Toys for Girls and Boys | A. Neely Hall
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