nail header

A 'nail header' is a specialized tool or machine used in blacksmithing and industrial settings to shape the heads of nails.

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Definition

C1Blacksmithing

(technical)A metal block with a hole used by blacksmiths to shape nail heads by hammering.

Example

  • The blacksmith used a nail header to ensure each nail had a consistent head shape.

C1Industrial Manufacturing

(technical)A machine used in factories to form the heads of nails during mass production.

Example

  • The factory installed a new nail header to increase production efficiency.

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