trenail (Meaning)
Wordnet
trenail (n)
a wooden peg that is used to fasten timbers in shipbuilding; water causes the peg to swell and hold the timbers fast
Webster
trenail (n.)
Same as Treenail.
Synonyms & Antonyms of trenail
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trenail Sentence Examples
- The shipyard used sturdy trenails to secure the wooden planks of the hull.
- The ancient boat featured trenails made from seasoned oak, ensuring its longevity.
- The carpenter drove the trenails into the ship's timber with calculated precision.
- The trenails swelled when exposed to moisture, creating a watertight seal.
- The protruding heads of the trenails added decorative elements to the vessel's appearance.
- The ship's ribs were joined together with a series of trenails, providing structural integrity.
- The relentless pounding of the waves gradually loosened some of the trenails, requiring repairs.
- The trenails were instrumental in holding the boat together during stormy seas.
- Modern shipbuilding techniques have replaced traditional trenails with more advanced fastening methods.
- The wooden trenails played a crucial role in the construction and maintenance of wooden ships for centuries.
FAQs About the word trenail
a wooden peg that is used to fasten timbers in shipbuilding; water causes the peg to swell and hold the timbers fastSame as Treenail.
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No antonyms found.
The shipyard used sturdy trenails to secure the wooden planks of the hull.
The ancient boat featured trenails made from seasoned oak, ensuring its longevity.
The carpenter drove the trenails into the ship's timber with calculated precision.
The trenails swelled when exposed to moisture, creating a watertight seal.
