Treenail
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɹiːˌneɪl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Treenail is a noun meaning A wooden peg or pin used as a fastener.
Meaning
A wooden peg or pin used as a fastener.
Example Sentences
OPERATION—The wood for the treenail is fixed in G; the balance wheel is then moved.
Long treenails were quite difficult to drive, often being damaged in the process, with ends becoming "broomed", or worse, split, necessitating the head being trimmed, or far worse, the removal of the treenail.
Word Forms
- treenails
- trenail
- trennel
Synonyms for treenail
Depending on context, synonyms include trunnel, trenail.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include trenail, trunnel, trennel, trannel, tiepin, tine.
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