Synonyms for

Brad

Verb / bræd / Another word for brad — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a thin wire nail with a small, flat head

Synonyms & similar words

nail tack spike staple pin fastener peg rivet screw bolt clinch clip hook knob pegs popper stud thumbtack vernier button

Synonyms by register

Formal

nail pin fastener tack

Informal

nail tack pin

Literary

spike peg

Antonyms

blunt dull smooth unpointed rounded

Common collocations

  • brad nailer
  • brad awl
  • brad point drill bit
  • brad cutter
  • brad and nail
  • small brad

Word family

noun brad
verb brad

Usage note

A brad is a type of small nail with a small head, often used in woodworking. The verb 'to brad' means to fasten with a brad.

Example sentences

  1. I used a brad to attach the string to the kite.
  2. He nailed the wood with a brad.
  3. She used a brad to secure the fabric to the frame.
  4. The carpenter kept a box of brads in his toolbox.
  5. A brad is a small but useful tool for fixing things.

Quotes

  • A single brad is never enough to hold a board in place.
  • The carpenter reached for a brad from his toolbox.
  • The brad was too small to hold the picture frame together.

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