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)
: to fasten with brads
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The first known use of brad was in the 13th century
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