nail hole

Hanger's tiny crater

A nail hole is the small cavity left in a surface after a nail has been driven in and removed, or the visible gap around an embedded nail head.

Nail holes in walls typically need filling before painting.

I spent the afternoon spackling nail holes left by the previous tenant.

Related
  • punctureHole from penetration
  • wallVertical enclosing structure
  • screwThreaded metal fastener
  • hammerTool for striking nails
  • drywallGypsum-core building panels

drywall patch · patch · filler · spackle · putty · wood filler · plaster · fill in · cover up · wood · hanging · picture · frame · stud · repair · poke · indent · divot

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damage/imperfection type

nail holecrack

Narrow break or attempt

fracture · split · gouge · dent · scratch

surface integrity

nail holesmooth surface

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