hobnail


hob·nail

noun \-ˌnāl\

Definition of HOBNAIL

: a short large-headed nail for studding shoe soles
hob·nailed \-ˌnāld\ adjective

Origin of HOBNAIL

2hob
First Known Use: 1592

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