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    Brad

    /bræd/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A small, thin nail with a flat head used for fastening lightweight materials.
    The carpenter used a brad to secure the trim to the wall.
    A type of metal fastener used in woodworking.
    She pulled out a brad from the box of hardware to finish the craft project.
    A small staple-like fastener that is used to hold layers of material together.
    He carefully placed a brad in each corner of the scrapbook pages.

    Etymology

    Possibly from the Middle English word 'bradde', meaning a small nail.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    brad nailer:
    A tool used to drive brads into wood.
    to brad something:
    To fix or secure something using brads.

    Related Words

    nail
    A metal spike used to fasten things together.
    screw
    A type of fastener with a threaded shaft.
    staple
    A metal fastener for holding sheets of paper together.

    Slang Meanings

    A person who is uncool or unremarkable.
    Stop acting like such a brad at the party.
    A term for a 'bro' or a casual acquaintance.
    Hey brad, how’s it going?