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nail set

n.
A tool used for driving a nail so that its head is below or flush with a surface. Also called nail punch.
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nail set

or nail punch
n
1. (Tools) a punch for driving the head of a nail below or flush with the surrounding surface
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nail′ set`


n.
a short rod of steel used to drive a nail below or flush with a surface.
[1895–1900]
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