Straw nail

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-007289",
  "term": "Straw nail",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A thin, long nail with a small head, designed for light-duty fastening where splitting the wood is a concern. Originally used for attaching straw thatch to a roof structure, these nails are now used in applications like crating, box assembly, and attaching thin wood strips or molding. Their slender shank displaces less wood fiber than a common nail, reducing the chance of splitting, particularly near the edge of a board.",
  "subject": "Construction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Strohnagel",
    "es": "clavo para paja",
    "fr": "clou à tuile"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/straw-nail/"
}