doornail

See also: door-nail and door nail

English

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Etymology

From Middle English dore-nail, equivalent to door +‎ nail.

Noun

doornail (plural doornails)

  1. A nail with a wide head, traditionally used in the construction and ornamentation of wooden doors.

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