toenail

IPA(Pronunciation)

transitive

(transitive) To fasten two pieces of lumber together by applying nails or screws into both boards at an angle.

Japanese Meaning

（建築用語）木材の角度に沿って釘やネジを打ち、二枚の板や材木を固定すること。

Toenail the rafter to the top plate to make the joint stronger.

垂木をトッププレートに斜めに釘で留めると、接合部が強くなります。

Sense（1）

(transitive) To fasten two pieces of lumber together by applying nails or screws into both boards at an angle.

toenails

（ present singular third-person ）

toenailing

（ participle present ）

toenailed

（ participle past ）

toenailed

（ past ）