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roofing nail

American  

noun

  1. a short nail for nailing asphalt shingles or the like, having a broad head.

Etymology

Origin of roofing nail

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50

Example Sentences

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Back about 1 inch you’ll see a roofing nail.

From Washington Post

Roofing nail guns are mainstream and accepted by just about every roofing material manufacturer that I know of.

From Washington Post

The instructions suggest using a roofing nail.

From New York Times

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