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Definition of dog nail in English:

dog nail

noun

  • A nail with a solid and slightly countersunk head; a large nail with a head projecting on one side.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Richard Neve (fl. 1703–1726). From dog + nail.

Pronunciation

dog nail

/ˈdɒɡ neɪl/