sparable

English

Etymology

From sparrowbill, in reference to its shape, like a sparrow's beak.

Noun

sparable (plural sparables)

1. A small headless nail used in making shoes (especially the heels)

Translations

shoe nail

• Greek: πρόκα (el) f (próka)
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See also

• spareable

Anagrams

• parables, parsable, prebasal