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tenpenny nail

/ˈtɛnˌpɛni neɪl/

Traduction: Grand clou, généralement de 3 pouces de long, utilisé dans la construction et la charpenterie pour fixer des structures lourdes.

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/ˈtɛnˌpɛni neɪl/C1formaltechnical
  • frGrand clou, généralement de 3 pouces de long, utilisé dans la construction et la charpenterie pour fixer des structures lourdes.

A type of large nail, typically 3 inches in length, used in construction and carpentry for heavy-duty fastening.

  1. A specific size of nailC1formal

    A nail that is 3 inches (76 mm) long, historically costing ten pennies per hundred.

    frclou de trois pouces

    • He used a tenpenny nail to secure the wooden beam.
    • The carpenter asked for a box of tenpenny nails.
    • Tenpenny nails are commonly used in heavy construction.