doornail
(noun) a nail with a large head; formerly used to decorate doors
Source: WordNet® 3.1
doornail (plural doornails)
A nail with a wide head, traditionally used in the construction and ornamentation of wooden doors.
Source: Wiktionary
Door"nail`, n.
Definition: The nail or knob on which in ancient doors the knocker struck;
– hence the old saying, "As dead as a doornail."
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
Espresso is both a coffee beverage and a brewing method that originated in Italy. When making an espresso, a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure forces through finely-ground coffee beans. It has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages. Its smaller serving size will take three shots to equal a mug of standard brewed coffee.
