brad

Thin wire nail

A brad is a thin nail with a small head, used in finishing work where you want minimal visibility—attaching trim, securing thin panels, or light carpentry.

Brads are designed to be inconspicuous, often countersunk and filled over.

A brad nailer or brad gun drives them pneumatically.

I used brads to attach the molding.

fastener

nail

Metal fastener or keratin plate

  • tackSharp-headed fastener
  • pinPointed metal fastener
  • stapleBasic dietary necessity

rivet · clip · finishing nail · wire nail · cotter pin · split pin · prong · shank · head · point

carpentry

woodwork

Craft of building with lumber

trim · molding · framing · paneling · finishing · nailgun · hammer · punch · countersink · pilot hole

golf

tee

Golf ball support

putt · drive · iron · wedge · stance · grip · backswing · follow-through · handicap · par

name

Bradley

English given name

American · informal · Bradley Cooper

Categories
Opposites
fastener size and visibility

bradspike

Sharp rise or point

railroad spike · lag bolt · carriage bolt · common nail · framing nail

fastening mechanism

bradscrew

Threaded metal fastener

bolt · lag bolt · weld · rivet · carriage bolt

Phrases
Family

brads

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G