Brad: meaning, definitions and examples

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brad

 

[ brรฆd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

actor

A brad is a small wire nail with a small, headless projection on one side, used typically to fasten upholstery.

Synonyms

nail, pin, tack

Examples of usage

  • The carpenter used a brad to secure the fabric to the chair.
  • She carefully hammered the brad into place.
Context #2 | Noun

support

A brad is a slender wire nail with a small, rounded head, used especially for fastening upholstery.

Synonyms

fastener, nail, pin

Examples of usage

  • He used brads to attach the trim to the window frame.
  • She needed a brad to fix the loose fabric.
Context #3 | Noun

name

Brad is a masculine name of English origin, meaning 'broad clearing'.

Synonyms

moniker, name, title

Examples of usage

  • Brad Pitt is a famous actor.
  • Her husband's name is Brad.

Translations

Translations of the word "brad" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bobagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเค•เคตเคพเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Unsinn

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ omong kosong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝั–ัะตะฝั–ั‚ะฝะธั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ brednia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒŠใƒณใ‚ปใƒณใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท absurditรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tonterรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saรงmalฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ—›์†Œ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุฑุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nesmysl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nezmysel

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒก่ฏด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neumnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vitleysa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะฝะดั‹ั€ะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ‘แƒกแƒฃแƒ แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boลŸ sรถz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tonterรญa

Etymology

The word 'brad' originated from Middle English 'brad', meaning a nail or spike. It can be traced back to the Old English word 'brรฆd', which also referred to a nail or a sharp-pointed object. The use of brads in carpentry and upholstery dates back to the 15th century, where they were commonly used for securing fabric and trim. The name 'Brad' has been in use as a given name since the 20th century, gaining popularity in English-speaking countries.