Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

sinker nail

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.60 in modern English

Syllables: sinker -nail
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A type of nail used in contemporary wood-frame construction; thinner than a common nail, coated with adhesive to enhance holding power, with a funnel-shaped head, and a grid stamped on the top of the head.

Inflected Forms

sinker nails (plural)

Questions

What does sinker nail mean?: A type of nail used in contemporary wood-frame construction; thinner than a common nail, coated with adhesive to enhance holding power, with a funnel-shaped head, and a grid stamped on the top of the head.

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