hobnail (Meaning)

Wordnet

hobnail (n)

a short nail with a thick head; used to protect the soles of boots

Wordnet

hobnail (v)

supply with hobnails

Webster

hobnail (n.)

A short, sharp-pointed, large-headed nail, -- used in shoeing houses and for studding the soles of heavy shoes.

A clownish person; a rustic.

Webster

hobnail (v. t.)

To tread down roughly, as with hobnailed shoes.

Synonyms & Antonyms of hobnail

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hobnail Sentence Examples

  1. The hobnail pattern on the boots provided excellent grip on icy surfaces.
  2. The hobnail glass mug was a treasured heirloom passed down through generations.
  3. The hobnail road surface created a bumpy and uncomfortable ride.
  4. The hobnail nails on the horseshoes were designed to enhance traction.
  5. She admired the intricate hobnail stitchwork on the vintage quilt.
  6. The hobnail jewelry was handcrafted with tiny, raised dots.
  7. The hobnail vase featured a series of raised bumps that resembled the heads of nails.
  8. The hobnail fabric was woven with a raised pattern that added texture and durability.
  9. The hobnail design on the doormat helped to remove dirt from shoes.
  10. The hobnail effect on the pottery created a unique and tactile surface.

FAQs About the word hobnail

a short nail with a thick head; used to protect the soles of boots, supply with hobnailsA short, sharp-pointed, large-headed nail, -- used in shoeing houses and

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The hobnail pattern on the boots provided excellent grip on icy surfaces.

The hobnail glass mug was a treasured heirloom passed down through generations.

The hobnail road surface created a bumpy and uncomfortable ride.

The hobnail nails on the horseshoes were designed to enhance traction.