roofing nail

noun

1. a short nail for nailing asphalt shingles or the like, having a broad head.

Word History and Origins

Origin of roofing nail¹

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50

Example Sentences

Back about 1 inch you’ll see a roofing nail.

From Washington Post

Roofing nail guns are mainstream and accepted by just about every roofing material manufacturer that I know of.

From Washington Post

The instructions suggest using a roofing nail.

From New York Times