Definition

Noun: A small strip of corrugated steel with sharp points on one side; it is hammered across wood joints in rough carpentry.

Usage

A corrugated fastener is a specialized hardware item used to join two pieces of wood together, particularly in temporary or structural framing work where a very strong, finished appearance is not the primary concern. It is driven into the wood with a hammer.

Examples

• The carpenter used a corrugated fastener to secure the corner of the wooden frame.
• For a quick and strong joint in the shed's rafters, he hammered in a corrugated fastener.
• Corrugated fasteners are often used in rough carpentry and crate construction.

Advanced Usage

• Technical Application: In woodworking, a corrugated fastener is considered a type of "wiggle nail" due to its wavy, corrugated shape, which provides greater holding power than a straight nail when joining wood at butt joints or miter joints.

Variants and Related Words

• Wiggle Nail: A common synonym for a corrugated fastener.
• Corrugated Nail: Another term used interchangeably.
• Fastener: The general category of devices (like nails, screws, bolts) used to join materials.

Synonyms

• Wiggle nail
• Corrugated nail

Notes on Meaning

The term specifically refers to the corrugated steel strip itself. It is a compound noun where "corrugated" describes the ridged, wavy shape of the metal, and "fastener" describes its function.

Noun

1. a small strip of corrugated steel with sharp points on one side; hammered across wood joints in rough carpentry