Brad
a slender wire nail having either a small, deep head or a projection to one side of the head end.
to fasten with brads.
a male given name.
Contemporary Examples
21 Best Celebrity Self-Parodies in Honor of ‘This is the End’ Marlow Stern June 10, 2013
After Sandy, the American Red Cross Collects Both Criticism and Cash Lizzie Crocker, Caitlin Dickson November 23, 2012
March Madness: Which Celebrity Alumni Will Win? Michael Solomon March 16, 2011
Zombies, Zombies, Everywhere: What’s a Novelist to Do? J.T. Price June 20, 2013
The Hero Summit Speakers List November 13, 2012
Historical Examples
Carpentry and Woodwork Edwin W. Foster
Shawn of Skarrow James Tandy Ellis
Dan Carter and the Great Carved Face Mildred A. Wirt
A Spoil of Office Hamlin Garland
Dan Carter Cub Scout Mildred A. Wirt
noun
a small tapered nail having a small head that is either symmetrical or formed on one side only
n.
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