Nailable

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Capable of taking nails.

    "A borable and nailable concrete is obtained by first mixing 1 part of lime and 16-18 parts sand to form a lime mortar, and this is ground before it has completely set and then mixed with one part of cement."

Example

More examples

"A borable and nailable concrete is obtained by first mixing 1 part of lime and 16-18 parts sand to form a lime mortar, and this is ground before it has completely set and then mixed with one part of cement."

Etymology

From nail + -able.

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