单词 | draw nail |
释义 | > as lemmasdraw nail draw nail n. Brit. /ˈdrɔː neɪl/ , U.S. /ˈdrɔ ˌneɪl/ , /ˈdrɑ ˌneɪl/ †(a) (apparently) a type of nail having a small head (obsolete); (b) (Founding) a small metal spike which is driven into a pattern to help loosen it from its mould (now somewhat rare).ΚΠ 1702 R. Thoresby Let. 17 June in Philos. Trans. 1704–05 (Royal Soc.) (1705) 24 1864 The Head not round..but somewhat like the modern Draw-nails. 1886 Hub 1 May 100/2 In placing the quarters in the job, be careful to use strong draw-nails in the seaming-lace of the elbows, so as to keep the lace well stretched and firm. 1901 Shop & Foundry Pract. (Colliery Engineer Co.) IV. xxxv. 3 The pattern may be loosened by rapping sidewise on the draw-nail. 1914 Motor Boating Mar. 72/2 If draw nails are placed occasionally in the edge of deck planking.., a stronger job will be obtained. 1960 R. Lister Decorative Cast Ironwork 226 Draw nail, a pointed rod for driving into a pattern to extract it from its mould after ramming. Also called draw spike. < as lemmas |
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