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nailhead

nailhead

6.1
A small metal knob used as decoration on furniture or doors
  • noun
  • /ˈneɪlˌhɛd/
translation icon : clavo decorativo
  • In architecture, nailheads are often used as decorative accents on door frames and furniture.
  • nailhead trim
  • nailhead chairs

Examples

  • "Ipa stared at the door's iron nailheads shaped like flowers.

    Fiction book (1995)

  • The designer added a row of nailheads to the edge of the sofa for a sleek, modern look.

  • The ornate chair featured stylish nailheads that accentuated its luxurious upholstery.

Synonyms

tack
vsnailhead
17 2.2

A small nail with a flat head used to fasten things

is decorative not primarily meant for fastening or joining materials
doornail
vsnailhead
  • Archaic
8 9.9

A large heavy nail used to hold and decorate old wooden doors

is a smaller decorative knob used mainly in furniture and architecture
rosehead
vsnailhead
9.1

A small metal nail with a rose-shaped top used to fasten or decorate furniture and clothing

is a general small decorative knob not specifically rose shaped
tacket
vsnailhead
9.9

A small nail used to hold leather or thin wood

is a decorative small knob rather than a functional fastening piece

How Decorative

rosette
3 6.9
stud
  • Specialized
11 6.1
nailhead
6.1
tack
17 2.2

Surface Forms

nailhead singular
nailheads plural

Morphology

nailhead = nail + head (transparent) = nail + head

The decorative knob is described by its resemblance to the head of a nail, which learners can infer from the components.

Etymology

Nailhead in furniture comes from the same simple words nail and head. It names a small metal knob that looks like the flat 'head' of a nail and is used to decorate chairs, sofas, or cabinets.