brad

noun
UK: /bræd/
US: /bræd/

  1. A thin, small nail used for woodworking.

    1. I used a brad to attach the trim to the shelf. [ ] [ ]
    2. The carpenter used a brad gun to quickly secure the molding, as brad nails are very efficient. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

tack nail
brad verb

  1. To fasten something with a brad.

    1. Brad the trim to the door frame. [ ] [ ]
    2. She carefully bradded the decorative piece onto the wooden box, ensuring it was properly aligned. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "brad" is /bræd/ in British English and /bræd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "brad": tack, nail.

Example usage of "brad": "I used a brad to attach the trim to the shelf.". More examples on the page.