Definition

The top part of a nail that is flat or rounded, which helps to hold it in place when driven into a surface.

Example

He used a hammer to drive the nailhead into the wood.

Conversation

I need to fix this chair, but I can't find the right nailhead for it.

Have you checked the toolbox? It might be in there.

Yeah, I looked, but all I found were some old screws and no nailheads.

Maybe we should go to the hardware store together; they usually have what you need.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nailhead → The word is formed from "nail" (from Old English *nægl*, meaning a metal fastener) and "head" (from Old English *heafod*, meaning the upper part or top). A nailhead refers to the top part of a nail, which is the part that is typically hammered in.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'metal fastener' ('nail') with a 'top part' ('head') — that's what a nailhead is.

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