brad
Pronunciation: [bræd]
Word
Context: "hardware"
(noun) A brad is a small, thin nail used in woodworking. It's often used for holding thin pieces of wood together. Think of it like a tiny metal pin that helps keep things secure.
Example
The carpenter used brads to attach the thin wood pieces neatly.
Example
He didn’t use any brads, so the decoration fell off.
Example
Do we have enough brads for the project?
Context: "construction"
(verb) To brad means to fasten something with a brad or to use brads in a project. It's like putting in tiny nails to hold pieces together tightly.
Example
She bradded the panels to make the frame strong.
Example
He didn’t brad the pieces well, so they came apart easily.
Example
How do you brad the wood pieces together?
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