hobnail

/ˌhɑbˈneɪl/
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Other forms: hobnailed; hobnails

Definitions of hobnail
  1. noun
    a short nail with a thick head; used to protect the soles of boots
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    type of:
    nail
    a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener
  2. verb
    supply with hobnails
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    type of:
    furnish, provide, render, supply
    give something useful or necessary to
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