- headless nail
- derogatory term for a junior clerk who is used only to accomplish a task but who takes no responsibility
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
headless nail
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sparable — [spar′ə bəl] n. 〚altered < sparrow bill: from its shape〛 a small, headless nail used by shoemakers * * * … Universalium
sparable — noun A small headless nail used in making shoes (especially the heels) … Wiktionary
sparable — n. small headless nail that cobblers use … English contemporary dictionary
sparables — n. small headless nail that cobblers use … English contemporary dictionary
