treenail

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A wooden peg or pin used as a fastener.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɹiːˌneɪl/ /ˈtɹɛnl̩/ /ˈtɹʌnl̩/

Word forms

treenail treenails trannel trenail trennel trunnel

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English trenayl; equivalent to tree + nail.

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