1. a carpentry technique of driving nails at an angle through one piece of wood into another
Usage: carpentry

1. to fasten wood pieces together by driving nails at an angle
Usage: carpentry

Examples

• The carpenter used toenailing to secure the wall studs to the bottom plate.
• Toenailing provides a strong connection between the vertical and horizontal framing members.
• He was toenailing the joists into place with his hammer.
• The construction manual recommended toenailing for this type of joint.
• She learned the proper angle for toenailing during her carpentry class.
• Toenailing requires skill to avoid splitting the wood.