brad

noun

\ ˈbrad

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Definition of brad

(Entry 1 of 2)

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

brad

verb

bradded; bradding

Definition of brad (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

: to fasten with brads

Examples of brad in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Create a symmetrical painting, draw mirror images with a sibling or parent or use brads to make something that moves like the arms of the Hammering Men. — Shannon Sutlief, Dallas News, "Children can get inspired by NorthPark Center’s art collection with these activities," 23 Apr. 2020 So unless your hall stand has been jostled and tipped a lot, which would probably happen during moves, the brads holding the backing in place aren’t likely to be under much pressure. — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, "Warped wood around hall rack mirror may not be a problem," 11 Nov. 2019 The duo will no doubt get a boost from their reps, CAA, Untitled Entertainment's Jason Weinberg and chief global brad officer Jordan Dinenberg of W2E. Wilson is additionally repped by sports agent and attorney Mark Rodgers. — Chris Gardner, Billboard, "Ciara and Russell Wilson Launch Joint Production Company for Film, TV and Digital Content," 30 Apr. 2019 Install a 3⁄4-inch brad-point bit in the drill press and mark a reference line on its fence to match the center of the bit. — Richard Romanski, Popular Mechanics, "How To Build the Ultimate DIY Workbench," 18 Jan. 2020 Thread a brad through the hole in the larger gear and then through the hole in the cardboard. — Scientific American, "Gear Up Your Candy," 21 Nov. 2019 The fastest cordless brad nailer out there is also sleek and lightweight. — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, "The Best Cordless Nail Guns," 30 Oct. 2019 Attach the smaller gear to the cardboard with a brad. — Scientific American, "Gear Up Your Candy," 21 Nov. 2019 The half circles are warped, and some brads have fallen out. — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, "Warped wood around hall rack mirror may not be a problem," 11 Nov. 2019

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“Brad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brad. Accessed 15 Apr. 2021.

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brad

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Kids Definition of brad

: a thin nail with a small usually indented head

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