Hobnail (Noun)
Meaning
A short nail with a thick head; used to protect the soles of boots.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The boots were reinforced with hobnails to provide extra traction on the rough terrain.
- She examined the old boot closely, noticing the hobnails that had been hammered into the sole.
- The cobbler carefully inserted a new hobnail into the worn-out boot, making sure it was secure.
- The hikers wore boots with hobnails to help them grip the steep and rocky paths.
- The antique boots on display at the museum still had their original hobnails intact.