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ˈclout-nail
[f. clout n.1 2, v. 3 + nail.]
1. A flat-headed nail for fastening a ‘wain-clout’ on an axle, etc.
1463in Rogers Agric. & Prices III. 453/1 Clout nail. 1581Ibid. 1611Cotgr., Clou à hape, a clowte nayle. 1866Rogers Agric. & Prices I. xxi. 546 By far the largest amount of information..on the various contributories to a cart is that given for cart clouts and clout-nails. 1874Knight Dict. Mech., Clout-nail.
2. A nail with a large and flat head used to stud or clout a surface, e.g. the soles of heavy boots.
1874Knight Dict. Mech., Clout-nail, used to stud timbers exposed to the action of marine borers; also in fastening leather to wood. A long blunt stub-nail for boot-soles. 1881Mechanic §329. 138 The clout-nail..has a broad flat head and a round shank..terminating in a sharp point. |