concrete nail

Hardened steel pin

A concrete nail is a hardened steel nail designed to be driven into concrete, masonry, or other hard surfaces.

The shank is typically thicker and the metal harder than standard nails, allowing penetration without bending: He hammered concrete nails into the basement wall to hang shelving.

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fluted · wall · mortar · brick · anchor · stud · shank · head · pound · hit hard · drive · pilot hole · grip · hold tight · fastener · construction · building site · foundation

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G