nailer

American  

[ney-ler] / ˈneɪ lər /

noun

1. a person or thing that drives nails, as a machine that drives nails automatically.

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Etymology

Origin of nailer

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; nail, -er ¹

Example Sentences

Ads for factory hands, salesmen and machinists took off, while old jobs, like nailers, faded into distant memories.

From The Wall Street Journal

Starting with the centermost box, hold the top molding piece level and attach it to the wall with your brad nailer, adding a nail every 12 inches.

From Seattle Times

Jefferson wrote to his overseer in 1808: “At harvest, give your whole force to Mr. Randolph, to assist in his harvest, the nailers, as well all the rest, except Johnny Hemings and Lewis.”

From Washington Post

Fernando carries out a framing nailer and an orbital sander and other tools with gears and handles and sharp edges.

From Literature

Once the flooring was tacked down using a pneumatic floor nailer, we filled the holes using Timbermate, which resembles a black paste.

From Seattle Times