Nailfast
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Permanently attached. not-comparable
"For carrying structures concrete must be expected to be used in the future, and if the concrete can be made nailfast and with a cement of a considerably quicker setting, it will satisfy the demands of to-day."
Example
More examples"For carrying structures concrete must be expected to be used in the future, and if the concrete can be made nailfast and with a cement of a considerably quicker setting, it will satisfy the demands of to-day."
Etymology
From nail + fast.
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