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hobnail

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hobnail [′häb‚nāl]
(design engineering)
A short, large-headed, sharp-pointed nail; used to attach soles to heavy shoes.
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"That is all very true," said the Republican Form of Government, putting on its hobnail shoes; "but consider how I thrill you every Fourth of July.
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