brad
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noun \ˈbrad\Definition of BRAD
1
: a thin nail of the same thickness throughout but tapering in width and having a slight projection at the top of one side instead of a head
2
: a slender wire nail with a small barrel-shaped head
Origin of BRAD
Middle English, from Old Norse broddr spike; perhaps akin to Old English byrst bristle — more at bristle
First Known Use: 13th century
2brad
transitive verb brad·ded brad·ding
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