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sixpenny nail

/ˈsɪkspəni neɪl/

翻译: 六便士钉,历史上指长度约两英寸的钉子,最初在老式英国货币下每百枚售价六便士。现为过时术语,在现代木工或日常使用中已很少使用。

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/ˈsɪkspəni neɪl/formaltechnical已废弃
  • zh六便士钉,历史上指长度约两英寸的钉子,最初在老式英国货币下每百枚售价六便士。现为过时术语,在现代木工或日常使用中已很少使用。

A historical term for a nail measuring two inches in length, originally priced at sixpence per hundred in old English currency. The term is now archaic and rarely used in modern carpentry or hardware contexts.

  1. A specific size of nailC2formalbritish

    A nail that is two inches long, historically costing sixpence per hundred.

    zh六便士钉

    • He used a sixpenny nail to hang the picture frame.
    • The carpenter asked for a box of sixpenny nails.
    • Sixpenny nails are commonly used for light woodworking.