nailer en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈneɪlɚ/ (General-American)
Etymology
From Middle English nayler; equivalent to nail + -er.
Meanings
- One whose occupation is to make nails; a nail maker.
- One who fastens with, or drives, nails.
- A nailgun.
- A piece of dimensional lumber and/or plywood secured to the deck or wall which provides a receiving medium for the fasteners. (Sometimes referred to as blocking.)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nailers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |