đinh giày
Definition
- Noun:
- Shoe nail / hobnail: A short, thick nail with a large, flat head, specifically designed to be driven through the sole of a shoe or boot to provide traction, reinforce the sole, or attach a heel.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy đóng đinh giày vào đế ủng để không bị trượt. (He hammered hobnails into the boot soles to avoid slipping.)
- Những chiếc đinh giày bằng sắt đã bị gỉ sét. (The iron shoe nails had rusted.)
Advanced Usage
- The term can refer to nails used in traditional shoemaking and cobbling for repair or construction. In historical or military contexts, "đinh giày" often describes the cleats on boot soles for marching.
Variants and Related Words
- Đinh đế giày: A more specific term for sole nails.
- Đinh gót giày: Heel nails, used specifically for attaching heels.
Synonyms
- Hobnail
- Shoe tack
- Cleat (in a functional context)
Related Idioms
- : (As hard/tough as a hobnail) An idiom describing something or someone very tough, resilient, or stubborn.