Nail (fastener)

In woodworking and construction, a nail is a small object made of metal which is used as a fastener, as a peg to hang something, or sometimes as a decoration. Usually, nails have a sharp point on one end and a flattened head on the other, but headless nails are available. Nails are made in a great variety of forms for specialized purposes.

The most common is a wire nail.
Other types of nails include pins, tacks, brads, spikes, and cleats.

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