dog-nail
A nail having a solid and slightly countersunk head; also a large nail with a head projecting on one side; also = dog n.1 7 p.
| 1703 T. N. City & C. Purchaser 211 Dogg-nails..are proper for fastning of Hinges to Doors for..they will hold the Hinge close without the Heads flying off. 1776 G. Semple Building in Water 87 A Ledge nailed on with Dog-nails. 1879 Notes on Build. Constr. iii. 441 Dog nails..are used for nailing down heavy ironwork. |