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eight-penny nail

eight-penny nail is the alternative form of eightpenny nail.

Meaning of eightpenny nail

Noun

eightpenny nail (plural eightpenny nails)

  1. (dated) A nail 2.5 inches (6.35 centimeters) in length.

Forms of eight-penny nail

pluraleight-penny nails

Questions about eight-penny nail

What is eight-penny nail the alternative form of?
Eight-penny nail is the alternative form of eightpenny nail.

Words near eight-penny nail in the dictionary

  1. eight-oars
  2. eight-pack
  3. eight-packs
  4. eight-pager
  5. eight-pagers
  6. eight-penny nail
  7. eight-penny nails
  8. eight-precious
  9. eight-spotted flea beetle
  10. eight-spotted flea beetles
  11. eight-thousander

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