English

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Etymology

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From nail +‎ -able.

Adjective

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nailable (comparative more nailable, superlative most nailable)

  1. Capable of taking nails.
    • 1927, Pit & Quarry, volume 15, numbers 1-5, page 69:
      A borable and nailable concrete is obtained by first mixing 1 part of lime and 16-18 parts sand to form a lime mortar, and this is ground before it has completely set and then mixed with one part of cement.