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Meaning of "hobnail" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD HOBNAIL

From hob1 (in the archaic sense: peg) + nail.
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PRONUNCIATION OF HOBNAIL

hobnail  [ˈhɒbˌneɪl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HOBNAIL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Hobnail is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HOBNAIL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

hobnail

Hobnail

In footwear, a hobnail is a short nail with a thick head used to increase the durability of boot soles. Hobnailed boots are boots with hobnails, usually installed in a regular pattern, over the sole. They also usually have an iron horseshoe-shaped insert, called a heel iron, to strengthen the heel, and an iron toe-piece. The hobnails project below the sole and provide traction on soft or rocky ground and snow, but they tend to slide on smooth hard surfaces. They may also have steel toecaps. They have been used since antiquity for inexpensive durable footwear, often by workmen and the military, including the trench boots of World War I. Important design work for the modern hobnailed boot was done during World War I, e.g. the "Pershing Boot" in the USA. Problems experienced in designing WWI USA army boots were: ▪ Tearing at the backstay: cured by sewing the backstay on with 3 rows of stitching each side. ▪ Letting water in: cured by dubbin. ▪ Rotting in foul conditions in trenches: cured by chrome tanning rather than only using vegetable tanning.

Definition of hobnail in the English dictionary

The definition of hobnail in the dictionary is a short nail with a large head for protecting the soles of heavy footwear.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HOBNAIL


agnail
ˈæɡˌneɪl
doornail
ˈdɔːˌneɪl
fingernail
ˈfɪŋɡəˌneɪl
Gangnail
ˈɡæŋˌneɪl
hangnail
ˈhæŋˌneɪl
nail
neɪl
renail
riːˈneɪl
snail
sneɪl
tenaille
tɛˈneɪl
thumbnail
ˈθʌmˌneɪl
toenail
ˈtəʊˌneɪl
trenail
ˈtriːneɪl
unnail
ʌnˈneɪl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HOBNAIL

hobbyhorse
hobbyism
hobbyist
hobbyless
hobday
hobdayed
hobgoblin
hobgoblinism
hobgoblinry
hoblike
hobnail boot
hobnailed
hobnailed boot
hobnob
hobnobbed
hobnobber
hobnobbing
hobnobby
hobo
hobodom

WORDS THAT END LIKE HOBNAIL

as dead as a doornail
clout nail
coffin nail
dead as a doornail
dew snail
edible snail
garden snail
on the nail
pond snail
ramshorn snail
Roman snail
sea snail
stub nail
tooth and nail
treenail

Synonyms and antonyms of hobnail in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «hobnail» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HOBNAIL

Find out the translation of hobnail to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of hobnail from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «hobnail» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

鞋钉
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

hobnail
570 millions of speakers

English

hobnail
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

hobnail
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مسمارية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Hobnail
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

hobnail
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ব্যাীধবিশেষ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

caboche
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Hobnail
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schuhzwecke
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

靴底の鋲くぎ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Hobnail
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đinh ngắn đầu lớn để đóng giày
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கனமான காலணியின் அடியில் தைக்கும் ஆணி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Hobnail
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kabara
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

bulletta
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

hobnail
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Hobnail
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

hobnail
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

hobnail
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

zool spijker
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hobnail
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Hobnail
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of hobnail

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HOBNAIL»

The term «hobnail» is quite widely used and occupies the 45.955 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HOBNAIL» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «hobnail» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «hobnail» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about hobnail

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HOBNAIL»

Discover the use of hobnail in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to hobnail and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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From Herschel to a Hobnail Boot: The Life and Times of Larry ...
In From Herschel to a Hobnail Boot Larry Munson holds nothing back and gives the inside story of the love affair between a broadcaster and his loyal followers.
Larry Munson, Tony Barnhart, 2013
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Fenton Art Glass Hobnail Patterns: Identification & Value Guide
This book groups similar items by category, such as baskets, bowls, candles, lamps, pitchers, vases, and vanity items.
Margaret Whitmyer, Kenn Whitmyer, 2005
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Skin Cancer - A World-Wide Perspective: A World-wide Perspective
Luis Requena Hobnail hemangiomas are benign cutaneous vascular proliferations characterized by irregular vascular channels lined with endothelial cells with a hobnail appearance [1–20]. Targetoid hemosiderotic hemangioma [1] and ...
Reinhard Dummer, Mark R. Pittelkow, Keiji Iwatsuki, 2011
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Warman's Carnival Glass: Identification and Price Guide
... P 165 Hobnail Cordial, 2 M 220 Hobnail Decanter M 130 Hobnail Jardiniere, Mbrg, Very Rare A 4200 Hobnail Rosebowl A 185 Hobnail Rosebowl A 210 Hobnail Rosebowl G 525 Hobnail Rosebowl M 125 Hobnail Rosebowl M 150 Hobnail ...
Ellen T. Schroy, 2004
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A Complete Guide to Pressed Glass
ENGLISH HOBNAIL, milk-white goblet; and many pieces in clear. EASTER CHICK, 7" square type, milk-glass plate. FINE RIB goblet. FLATTENED HOBNAIL tumblers in colors. FLEUR-DE-LIS decorated, 7" milk-glass plate with Watteau scene ...
Batty, Bob H.
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Art Glass Identification and Price Guide
Mar 20 83” $400 Toothpick holder, blue Hobnail pattern $20 Tumbler, clear, ruby stained, Hexagon Block pattern $40 Vase, Wheeling Peachblow, Morgan type, fuchsia to amber, original glass griffin holder $1,750 Morgantown Bowl, bubble ...
John A. Shuman, 2003
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I Loved My Hobnail Boots
"Michael Anthony Caoimh (Keeffe) was born in Ireland just outside of Dublin. He came to Australia more than 50 years ago, and is now proud to be an Australian."--Provided by publisher.
Michael Anthony Keeffe, 2008
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Popular Science
A Hobnail Lamp from Common Parts By JOHN J. GALLIVAN ONE of those old- fashioned hobnail globes used on porch lights forms the base for this Colonial chimney lamp. Fitted with a tubular incandescent bulb, the little lamp will provide a ...
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Original Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am 1967-2002
The front driver's compartment of an original Atlantic Blue 1979 Trans Am with optional blue Hobnail- cloth interior trim (24B), the color-keyed steering wheel, and floor console with automatic transmission shifter. Below left: The left door trim  ...
Jim Schild
10
Antique Trader Antiques & Collectibles 2008 Price Guide
Early Westmoreland Label & Mark Ashtray, Beaded Grape patt., milk white, 4" d $10 Ashtray, Beaded Grape patt., square, milk white, large, 6 1/2" d $19 Westmoreland English Hobnail Basket Basket, English Hobnail patt., high arched handle, ...
Kyle Husfloen, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HOBNAIL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term hobnail is used in the context of the following news items.
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Water main break closes portion of Creve Coeur Mill Road - KMOV …
A ruptured water main closed the road between Amoit and Hobnail around noon. Repair crews with the Missouri American Water Company are repairing the ... «KMOV.com, Jul 15»
2
Leicester City: An element of uncertainty over Claudio Ranieri …
They are more like hobnail boots. City's success under Pearson has been built on the solid foundation of hard work and commitment, with 'the ... «Leicester Mercury, Jul 15»
3
Ashes 2015: England v Australia – first Test, day four – as it happened
Here's OBO regular Guy Hornsby: “Well, I have to say that having woken up feeling like my head has been trodden on by hobnail boots, this ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
4
Special touch
An example is the engine-turned hobnail pattern engraved on the dial of two newly released Tradition watches. Ganz said the brand is the only ... «Hong Kong Standard, Jul 15»
5
Restaurant Review: The Guild House
Beneath green hobnail chandeliers, tables are set with mismatched English tea saucers and dried flowers in bud vases. Seating is a mix of luxe white leather ... «Columbus Monthly, Jul 15»
6
Colibri Announces Return of Quasar
The visually striking Quasar humidors, inspired by the hobnail pattern on the vintage 1960s Colibri Molectric lighter, redefine the boundaries of ... «The Cigar Authority, Jul 15»
7
Colibri Brings Back Quasar Humidor With New Colors
... for the first Quasar last year, a modern-looking hobnail pattern based on the Colibri Molectric lighter from the 1960s. Now, the Quasar is back, ... «halfwheel.com, Jul 15»
8
Mom and Apple Pie: Celebrating the new America
I would be the consummate host (by then surely I would know someone to invite), thinking nothing of hand-squeezing 50 lemons into a hobnail ... «Austin Chronicle, Jul 15»
9
Dannevirke: Town's history proves to be drawcard
Everyone danced on a clay floor wearing hobnail boots accompanied by violin music. Even a wild pig, ready for the pot, arrived outside Mr ... «Hawke's Bay Today, Jul 15»
10
Dorothy M. Rowden, 82
In her free time, she enjoyed bingo, thrift-store shopping and Chinese food, and collected knickknacks and white hobnail glassware. She was ... «The Forecaster, Jul 15»

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