Definition: A thin, small nail, with a slight projection at the top on one side instead of a head, or occasionally with a small domed head, similar to that of an escutcheon pin.
Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look!
We've got a tricky word today, “brad,” and it might seem a bit odd. The dictionary is giving us the facts, a precise and detailed nod:
“A thin, small nail, with a slight projection at the top on one side… instead of a head…”
Think of it like this – it’s not quite a regular nail you see,
It's got a little bump, for all to agree!
That “projection,” that little peak so bright,
Is what makes a ‘brad’ distinct and light.
Sometimes it has a small dome, round and neat,
Like a tiny shield, oh so sweet! – an escutcheon pin you see, complete.
Essentially, a brad is used for holding things in place,
With its pointed tip, it helps with a trace.
It’s often found in crafts, or projects that require,
A small, sturdy hold, to keep things higher!
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