Terminology from the Age of Sail

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Treenail: A cylindrical pin of oak or other hardwood, used to secure the planks of a wooden ship to the ribs. Wooden nails did not rust nor loosen since they would swell when wet, and were also used simply because metal nails and bolts were not available yet. Treenail was pronounced as trennel.
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