doornail (Meaning)
Wordnet
doornail (n)
a nail with a large head; formerly used to decorate doors
Webster
doornail (n.)
The nail or knob on which in ancient doors the knocker struck; -- hence the old saying, As dead as a doornail.
Synonyms & Antonyms of doornail
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doornail Sentence Examples
- The doornail hammered into the wood held the latch in place.
- The old doornail had rusted over time and was no longer shiny.
- The carpenter used a special tool to drive the doornail into the wood.
- The doornail was made of iron and was very strong.
- The doornail was used to secure the door to the frame.
- The doornail had a head that was slightly larger than the shaft.
- The doornail was driven into the wood at an angle.
- The doornail was used to hold the door shut when it was locked.
- The doornail was used to keep the door from swinging open when the wind blew.
- The doornail was part of the hardware that was used to secure the door.
FAQs About the word doornail
a nail with a large head; formerly used to decorate doorsThe nail or knob on which in ancient doors the knocker struck; -- hence the old saying, As dead as a do
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No antonyms found.
The doornail hammered into the wood held the latch in place.
The old doornail had rusted over time and was no longer shiny.
The carpenter used a special tool to drive the doornail into the wood.
The doornail was made of iron and was very strong.
