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   Hob·nail

   /ˈhäbˌnāl/

   

   noun

   • 1. a short heavy-headed nail used to reinforce the soles of boots.
   • ▪ a blunt projection, especially in cut or molded glassware.
   • ▪ glass decorated with blunt projections.

   Word Origin late 16th century: from hob1 + nail.

   Derivatives

   • 1. hobnailed adjective

   Scrabble Points: 12

   • H

     4

   • O

     1

   • B

     3

   • N

     1

   • A

     1

   • I

     1

   • L

     1

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