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Sheath′ing-nail.


1. (Nautical.) A cast nail of an alloy of copper and tin, used for nailing on the metallic sheathing of vessels. They are flat and polished on the head, countersunk beneath the head.

Weight of Composition Sheathing-Nails.

No.Length.No. in a Pound.No.Length.No. in a Pound.No.Length.No. in a Pound.
Ins.Ins.Ins.
13/429061190101 5/8101
27/826071 1/8184111 3/474
3121281 1/416812264
41 1/820191 1/2110132 1/459
51 1/4199


2. (Carpentry.) A nail, in size 6 d. to 8 d., used to nail on sheathing for shingling or slating.

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