shoe-nail
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of nail used in shoemaking: "shoe-nail" refers to a small, often short nail specifically designed for fastening parts of a shoe, such as the sole to the upper, or for reinforcing the heel.
Usage Examples
- (A nail used for shoemaking.)
- (Nails intended for footwear construction.)
Advanced Usage
- "to drive a shoe-nail": to insert a shoe-nail into a shoe component.
- He drove a shoe-nail through the heel to prevent it from coming loose. (He hammered the nail into the heel for reinforcement.)
Variants and Related Words
- Shoe (n): a covering for the foot, typically made of leather or synthetic material.
- She bought a new pair of shoes. (Footwear.)
- Nail (n): a small metal spike with a flat head, used for fastening things together.
- He used a nail to hang the picture. (A general fastening tool.)
- Shoemaker (n): a person who makes or repairs shoes.
- The shoemaker used shoe-nails to mend the worn sole. (A professional in footwear repair.)
Synonyms
- Cobbler's nail: a nail used by a cobbler (shoemaker).
- Cobbler's nails are similar to shoe-nails in function. (Alternative term for the same item.)
- Boot nail: a nail used for boots, often larger or sturdier.
- Boot nails are thicker than shoe-nails for heavy-duty footwear. (A related but distinct term.)
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