doornail

/ˈdoʊrnɛɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A nail used to fasten a door, especially a nail that remains in a door after it has been shot or pierced as a test of its strength.

“The old door had a large doornail protruding from its surface.”

Synonyms

  • door nail
  • doorplate

Antonyms

  • loose nail