hobnailPronunciation: /ˈhɒbneɪl/Definition of hobnail noun a short heavy-headed nail used to reinforce the soles of boots. a blunt projection, especially in cut or moulded glassware. [mass noun] glass decorated with blunt projections. Derivatives hobnailed adjective Origin: late 16th century: from hob1 + nailhobnail in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of hobnail in the US English dictionary
