noun
- a tool with a small, pointed end used to drive the head of a nail below or flush with a surface
Usage: also called a nail punch or nail driver; commonly used in carpentry and woodworking
Examples
- The carpenter used a nailset to countersink the finishing nails into the wood.
- After hammering the nail, he grabbed his nailset to push the head below the surface.
- A good nailset prevents damage to the surrounding wood when setting nails.
- The nailset comes in different sizes to match various nail gauges.
- She tapped the nailset gently with a hammer to avoid splitting the board.