iron nails

Hammered metal fasteners

Iron nails are fasteners made of iron, used in construction and woodworking.

The phrase appears in contexts emphasizing the material's strength or traditional craftsmanship, distinguishing them from modern steel or galvanized nails: The old barn was held together with hand-forged iron nails.

Iron nails rust when exposed to moisture, leaving characteristic stains on weathered wood.

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wood · pounding · sharp · point · head · bent · coffin · railroad · spike · toolbox · hardware store · building · fastener · crucifixion · blacksmith · forge · magnetic · carpentry

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Opposites
fastener type

iron nailsscrews

Threaded metal fasteners

bolts · rivets · staples · wood screws · nuts and bolts

material composition

iron nailscopper nails

Metallic fasteners, corrosion-resistant

brass nails · galvanized nails · wooden dowels

joining method

iron nailsglue

Bonding substance

adhesive · welding · epoxy · soldering · wood glue

Family

iron, nails, nail, irons, ironed, ironing, irony, ironlike, ironwork

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G