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Sixpenny Nail

A sixpenny nail is a type of nail with a specific size and usage.

Meaning

In the context of carpentry and woodworking, a sixpenny nail refers to a nail that is 2 inches long and is commonly used for general construction purposes.

Usage

Part of speech: Noun

Example Sentence 1: The carpenter hammered the sixpenny nail into the wooden board to secure it in place.

Example Sentence 2: If you want to join the two pieces of wood securely, make sure to use a sixpenny nail.

Part of speech: Adjective

Example Sentence 1: He bought a sixpenny nail box, containing nails of various sizes, for his upcoming woodworking project.

Example Sentence 2: The handyman preferred sixpenny nails over smaller ones as they provided better stability in his construction work.

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