tree·nail
| \ ˈtrə-nᵊl
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variants:
or trunnel
or less commonly trenail
Definition of treenail
: a wooden peg made usually of dry compressed timber so as to swell in its hole when moistened
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“Treenail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treenail. Accessed 28 Jan. 2022.
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The first known use of treenail was in the 13th century
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