Bradding

/ˈbrædɪŋ/ noun

The action or process of fastening something with brads (thin nails).

From 'brad' plus the gerund/present participle suffix '-ing'. This form emerged with industrial woodworking in the 19th century when brad nails became standardized manufacturing products.

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