nailhead

American  

[neyl-hed] / ˈneɪlˌhɛd /

noun

1. the enlarged top of a nail, usually flattened but sometimes rounded.

2. an ornament that suggests or resembles the enlarged top of a nail.

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nailhead British  

/ ˈneɪlˌhɛd /

noun

1. a decorative device, as on tooled leather, resembling the round head of a nail

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Other Word Forms

• nail-headed adjective

Etymology

Origin of nailhead

First recorded in 1675–85; nail + head

Example Sentences

Twin chairs sit opposite the couch, green gimp and nailhead trim adding a stately detail to the delicate pair.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 22, 2023

It’s a place to chill, and there’s a nice big sectional sofa with nailhead trim designed by Carter.

From Washington Post • Oct. 16, 2018

It’s a bit rough, with the occasional nailhead poking up too high.

From New York Times • Dec. 8, 2017

The arm bone was sent to a Brigidine Sisters’ convent in Rome, where it was pulverized into small flakes the size of a nailhead, then placed in plastic containers and sealed with red wax.

From Washington Times • Sep. 23, 2015

He had inadvertently found, with his elbow, the nailhead which was in reality the push button that released the spring.

From The Cruise of the Jasper B. by Marquis, Don