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单词 frost-nail
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Definition of frost-nail in English:

frost-nail

noun ˈfrɒs(t)neɪl
Farriery rare, historical
  • A nail with a large sharp head, inserted into a horseshoe in place of a regular nail to provide extra traction in frosty conditions.

verb ˈfrɒs(t)neɪl
rare, archaic
  • with object To equip (a horse) with horseshoes which are fitted with frost-nails. Also with the horse's rider as object. In later use usually in pass. Compare "frost".

Origin

Middle English. From frost + nail
late 16th century. From frost-nail. Compare earlier nail.

Definition of frost-nail in US English:

frost-nail

nounˈfrɒs(t)neɪl
Farriery rare, historical
  • A nail with a large sharp head, inserted into a horseshoe in place of a regular nail to provide extra traction in frosty conditions.

verbˈfrɒs(t)neɪl
rare, archaic
  • with object To equip (a horse) with horseshoes which are fitted with frost-nails. Also with the horse's rider as object. In later use usually in pass. Compare "frost".

Origin

Middle English. From frost + nail<br>late 16th century. From frost-nail. Compare earlier nail.

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