treenail
noun /'tri,neɪl/
- Definition
- a wooden peg that is used to fasten timbers in shipbuilding; water causes the peg to swell and hold the timbers fast
- Example
- 'treenail' can be found in many classic books.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
4
Consonants
4
Length
8