Associations to the word «Doornail»

Wiktionary

DOORNAIL, noun. A nail with a wide head, traditionally used in the construction and ornamentation of wooden doors.

Dictionary definition

DOORNAIL, noun. A nail with a large head; formerly used to decorate doors.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley