hobnailer

/ˈhɒbneɪlər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who uses a hobnail hammer to drive hobnails into shoes, especially for horse shoes.

“The blacksmith was a skilled hobnailer with many years of experience.”

2. noun

A tool or machine used for driving hobnails into shoes or other objects.

“The old-fashioned hobnailer was still used by some craftsmen.”

Synonyms

  • blacksmith
  • nailer
  • shoemaker

Antonyms

  • non-specialist
  • unskilled worker