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Hobnailed: meaning, definitions and examples

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hobnailed

 

[ หˆhษ’bneษชld ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

footwear description

Hobnailed refers to a type of shoe or boot that is reinforced with large headed nails (hobnails) on the sole. This design was traditionally used to provide better grip and durability on rough terrain. Hobnailed footwear was particularly popular among workers and soldiers in the past. The nails help prevent wear and tear, making them ideal for outdoor activities.

Synonyms

durable, reinforced, rugged

Examples of usage

  • The soldier wore hobnailed boots for better traction in the mud.
  • Hikers often choose hobnailed shoes for rugged trails.
  • He fixed the soles of his old hobnailed boots to extend their use.

Translations

Translations of the word "hobnailed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น com pregos de ferro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅ‹เค•เคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช nagelbesohlt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berpaku paku

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะฒัั…ะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ z gwoลบdziami

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‡˜ใฎใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cloutรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ con clavos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงivili

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชป์ด ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณู…ุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ s hล™ebรญky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ s klincami

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธฆ้’‰็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ s ลพeblji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ naglahรก

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะตะณะตะผะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ’แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผymษ™li

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ con clavos

Etymology

The term 'hobnailed' is derived from the combination of 'hob' and 'nailed'. The word 'hob' comes from the Old English 'hoppa', which means to strike or knock, and refers to the large-headed nails used on the soles of footwear. The use of hobnails can be traced back to the medieval period when they were commonly used in shoes and boots to enhance durability and traction. Traditionally, these nails were made from iron and were meant to provide grip on various surfaces, reducing wear on the soles. Hobnailed footwear gained popularity among the working class and soldiers, leading to its widespread adoption in various labor-intensive professions. Today, while the use of hobnailed boots has decreased with advancements in footwear technology, they remain a classic choice for those seeking sturdiness and functionality.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,420, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.