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clink

verbwork

bend over nail end to secure

To bend over or flatten the projecting end of a nail or bolt to secure it in place.

Example in use

Gie me the hammer an A'll clink that nail.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/KLINK/

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Origin & context

scotsolderneutral

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