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Nail
A pin-shaped, sharp object of hard metal or alloy steel, used as a strong fastener. Nails for specialised purposes may often be dipped or coated to prevent corrosion in harsh conditions like weather or chemically treated wood. Nails hold materials together with friction in the axial direction and shear strength in lateral directions. The point of the nail is also sometimes bent over or clinched to prevent it from pulling out.
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