Antonyms for brad

Grammar : Noun

Spell : brad

Phonetic Transcription : bræd

Definition of brad

Origin : "small wire nail," late 13c., brod, from Old Norse broddr "spike, point, arrow," from Proto-Germanic *brozda- (cf. Old English brord "point, prick, blade of grass," Old High German brort "point, edge, crown"), from PIE *bhrs-dh-, from root *bhars- "projectile, point, bristle" (see bristle (n.)).

As in tack : noun short pin for attaching
As in bolt : noun lock; part of lock

Example sentences :

"Good deal like a quiltin' so fur," remarked Brad Freeman indulgently.
Extract from : « Tiverton Tales » by Alice Brown

It seemed, then, that Brad had always cherished one dear ambition.
Extract from : « Tiverton Tales » by Alice Brown

"Now put your hand up an' grip that rope that's hangin' there," commanded Brad.
Extract from : « Tiverton Tales » by Alice Brown

Brad Freeman an' Jont Marshall agreed to play fust an' second fiddle.
Extract from : « Meadow Grass » by Alice Brown

His tone was quite conclusive; and Brad, albeit wondering, said no more.
Extract from : « Meadow Grass » by Alice Brown

When a nailset is lacking, the head of a brad, held nearly flat, may be used.
Extract from : « Handwork in Wood » by William Noyes

Old Brad shouted, "You got him in de laig, doctah, but he runnin' yit!"
Extract from : « Shawn of Skarrow » by James Tandy Ellis

"Three cheers for the Honorable Brad," and gave them wildly.
Extract from : « A Spoil of Office » by Hamlin Garland

Brad went to work to keep from catching cold, wondering what she was going to do.
Extract from : « A Spoil of Office » by Hamlin Garland

"Brad don't know his strength," Councill was accustomed to say.
Extract from : « A Spoil of Office » by Hamlin Garland

Synonyms for brad

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