Nailfast

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 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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