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

All the string-courses, it will be noticed, are enriched with the nailhead moulding.

From Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Ripon A Short History of the Church and a Description of Its Fabric by Hallett, Cecil Walter Charles