noun
1.
a large-headed nail for protecting the soles of heavy boots and shoes.
2.
a small allover pattern consisting of small tufts, as on fabrics, or of small studs, as on glass.
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| —n | |
| a. a short nail with a large head for protecting the soles of heavy footwear | |
| b. (as modifier): hobnail boots | |
| [C16: from | |
| 'hobnailed | |
| —adj | |
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Hobnail
is always a great word to know.
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Word Origin & History
hobnail
1594, the first element probably identical with hob "rounded peg or pin used as a mark or target in games" (1589), of unknown origin. See hob.
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