nailer

[ ney-ler ]

noun

1. a person or thing that drives nails, as a machine that drives nails automatically.

Word History and Origins

Origin of nailer¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; nail, -er ¹

Example Sentences

Starting with the centermost box, hold the top molding piece level and attach it to the wall with your brad nailer, adding a nail every 12 inches.

From Seattle Times

Jefferson wrote to his overseer in 1808: “At harvest, give your whole force to Mr. Randolph, to assist in his harvest, the nailers, as well all the rest, except Johnny Hemings and Lewis.”

From Washington Post

Fernando carries out a framing nailer and an orbital sander and other tools with gears and handles and sharp edges.

From Literature

Once the flooring was tacked down using a pneumatic floor nailer, we filled the holes using Timbermate, which resembles a black paste.

From Seattle Times

One bright spring morning, Bennett fired up the wood shop's cabinet saw, its radial arm saw, its noisy pneumatic nailer.

From Los Angeles Times