Hobnail
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A short, broad-headed nail hammered into the sole of a boot or shoe to increase durability and grip.
“The sound of hobnail boots echoed through the cobbled courtyard as the soldiers marched.”
Pronunciation
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hob·nail
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Wordle
HOB + NAIL compound, the N in the middle bridges two familiar words. Ends in -AIL, a common English pattern.
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Scrabble
H scores 4 and B scores 3. A moderately high-scoring compound, HOBNAILS with an S hook adds another point.
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