Plural of brad; thin, small nails with minimal heads, used in delicate woodworking and trim work.
From Old Norse 'broddr' (spike/point) through Scandinavian languages into English, referring to pointed fasteners; the 's' is standard plural.
Brads are the opposite of dramatic—they're so small and thin that woodworkers often use them specifically when they want fasteners to disappear visually, which is why picture frames and fine furniture rely on them instead of obvious screws or bolts.
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