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brad

/bɹad/ /bɹæd/

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noun

Nagel, Stift

A thin, small nail, with a slight projection at the top on one side instead of a head, or occasionally with a small domed head, similar to that of an escutcheon pin.

Examples :

"The carpenter used a brad to attach the thin piece of trim to the model airplane wing, because a regular nail would have been too bulky. "

Der Zimmermann benutzte einen Nagel, um das dünne Zierleistenteil an der Modellflugzeugtragfläche zu befestigen, da ein normaler Nagel zu sperrig gewesen wäre.

material item building

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noun

Heftklammer, Büroklammer

(elementary school usage) A paper fastener, a fastening device formed of thin, soft metal, such as shim brass, with a round head and a flat, split shank, which is spread after insertion in a hole in a stack of pages, in much the same way as a cotter pin or a split rivet.

Examples :

"I used a brad to hold together the pages of my school project after I punched holes in them. "

Ich habe eine Heftklammer verwendet, um die Seiten meines Schulprojekts zusammenzuhalten, nachdem ich Löcher hineingestanzt hatte.

stationery material item utensil device

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verb

Mit einem Nagel befestigen

To attach using a brad.

Examples :

"She decided to brad the two pieces of cardboard together to make a simple hinge for her school project. "

Sie beschloss, die beiden Pappstücke mit einem Nagel zu befestigen, um ein einfaches Scharnier für ihr Schulprojekt herzustellen.

technical technology action

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verb

Verstemmen

To upset the end of a rod inserted in a hole so as to prevent it from being pulled out, as when riveting.

Examples :

"The craftsman used a hammer to brad the rivet, securing the metal plate firmly in place. "

Der Handwerker benutzte einen Hammer, um die Niete zu verstemmen und die Metallplatte fest zu sichern.

technical machine industry