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Doornail

Door′nailˊ

(dōr′nālˊ)
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Noun.
The nail or knob on which in ancient doors the knocker struck; – hence the old saying, “As dead as a doornail.”

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doornail

doornail

See also: door-nail and door nail

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Noun

doornail (plural doornails)

  1. A nail with a wide head, traditionally used in the construction and ornamentation of wooden doors.

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