Noun: nailhead
- Flattened boss on the end of nail opposite to the point
"He carefully countersunk the nailheads to create a smooth surface"
- Something resembling the head of a nail that is used as an ornamental device
"The leather sofa was decorated with brass nailheads along the edges"
Derived forms: nailheads
Type of: boss, decoration, knob, ornament, ornamentation
Part of: nail
Encyclopedia: Nailhead