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brad (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /bræd/

A small, headless nail used for fastening small pieces of wood or other materials.

He hammered a tiny brad into the frame to secure the picture.
The upholstery was attached with small brads to avoid damaging the delicate fabric.
For this delicate woodworking project, only brads will do.

use a brad (collocation): To employ a brad for fastening. — "Use a brad to attach the decorative trim."
hammer a brad (collocation): To drive a brad into a surface with a hammer. — "Carefully hammer a brad into the wood to secure the joint."