I. ˈbrad, ˈbraa(ə)d noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, alteration of brod — more at brod
1. : a thin usually small nail of the same thickness throughout but tapering in width and with a slight projection at the top on one side instead of a head ; sometimes : a small tapering square-bodied finishing nail with a countersunk head
2. : a slender wire nail with a small deep round head
II. transitive verb
( bradded ; bradded ; bradding ; brads )
: to fasten with brads