brad
1 of 2noun
ˈbrad 
1
: a thin nail of the same thickness throughout but tapering in width and having a slight projection at the top of one side instead of a head
2
: a slender wire nail with a small barrel-shaped head
brad
2 of 2verb
bradded; bradding
transitive verb
: to fasten with brads
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Shara Mccuiston, Popular Mechanics, 10 July 2021 Attach each corner with a brad ($2 for 50, Hobby Lobby). Marty Ross, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2021 Create a symmetrical painting, draw mirror images with a sibling or parent or use brads to make something that moves like the arms of the Hammering Men. Shannon Sutlief, Dallas News, 23 Apr. 2020 So unless your hall stand has been jostled and tipped a lot, which would probably happen during moves, the brads holding the backing in place aren’t likely to be under much pressure. Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 11 Nov. 2019 The duo will no doubt get a boost from their reps, CAA, Untitled Entertainment's Jason Weinberg and chief global brad officer Jordan Dinenberg of W2E. Wilson is additionally repped by sports agent and attorney Mark Rodgers. Chris Gardner, Billboard, 30 Apr. 2019 Install a 3⁄4-inch brad-point bit in the drill press and mark a reference line on its fence to match the center of the bit. Richard Romanski, Popular Mechanics, 18 Jan. 2020 Thread a brad through the hole in the larger gear and then through the hole in the cardboard. Scientific American, 21 Nov. 2019 The fastest cordless brad nailer out there is also sleek and lightweight. Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 30 Oct. 2019 See More
Noun
Secure the plywood until the glue dries with a couple brad nails. Shara Mccuiston, Popular Mechanics, 10 July 2021 Attach each corner with a brad ($2 for 50, Hobby Lobby). Marty Ross, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2021 Create a symmetrical painting, draw mirror images with a sibling or parent or use brads to make something that moves like the arms of the Hammering Men. Shannon Sutlief, Dallas News, 23 Apr. 2020 So unless your hall stand has been jostled and tipped a lot, which would probably happen during moves, the brads holding the backing in place aren’t likely to be under much pressure. Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 11 Nov. 2019 The duo will no doubt get a boost from their reps, CAA, Untitled Entertainment's Jason Weinberg and chief global brad officer Jordan Dinenberg of W2E. Wilson is additionally repped by sports agent and attorney Mark Rodgers. Chris Gardner, Billboard, 30 Apr. 2019 Install a 3⁄4-inch brad-point bit in the drill press and mark a reference line on its fence to match the center of the bit. Richard Romanski, Popular Mechanics, 18 Jan. 2020 Thread a brad through the hole in the larger gear and then through the hole in the cardboard. Scientific American, 21 Nov. 2019 The fastest cordless brad nailer out there is also sleek and lightweight. Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 30 Oct. 2019 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, from Old Norse broddr spike; perhaps akin to Old English byrst bristle — more at bristle
First Known Use
Noun
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1734, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
brad
noun
ˈbrad
: a thin nail with a small usually indented head
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