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Why is it called a sixteen penny nail?
The penny was as old English term used to describe the number of pennies required to purchase 100 nails. Today the term is used only as a measurement of the length of the nail. A common 16 penny nail used in general construction today has a standard length of 3.5 inches, a number 8 gauge diameter shaft (0.162 inches), a head diameter of 11/32nd of an inch and 44 such nails will weigh one pound.
What is the name of 1 thousandth of a penny?
One thousandth of a penny is referred to as a "mille." This term comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning "thousand." In practical terms, it is a very small fraction and is not commonly used in everyday transactions.
What is the probability of choosing a penny from the 1980s from the bag of pennies without looking is mc003-1.jpg. Which term best describes this probability?
It is incalculable.
When did the term Integrated Operations first come about?
Was Gen Myers the first one to coin this term in 2004?
Where does the term acre come from?
Acre is a term for an approximate measurement for which a yoke and an oxen could plow in a single day
Why do they use pennies as the unit of measure of nails?
The term "penny" in nail sizing is derived from the British system where nails were sold by the pennyweight. The number associated with each size referred to how many pennies it took to buy 100 nails of that size. For example, a 10d nail cost 10 pennies for 100 nails. This system has been retained in modern nail sizing for historical reasons.
How much should it cost for penny candy?
In my opinion it should only be a penny, but it depends on how much you are getting. It also depends on what a 'penny' means in real life. This is an American term which I believe to be a general term referring to any item. i.e. 'penny nails'.
WHY ARE PENNIES CALLED PENNY?
It is a measure of the size of the nail, the term dating back to the 1500s. The penny nail size was originally the price in pennies of 100 nails of that size.
What is a 16 penny nail made of?
A 16 penny nail is typically made of steel, which provides strength and durability for various construction projects. The term "16 penny" refers to the nail's size and weight, with longer nails typically having a higher penny size.
Why is it called a sixteen penny nail?
The penny was as old English term used to describe the number of pennies required to purchase 100 nails. Today the term is used only as a measurement of the length of the nail. A common 16 penny nail used in general construction today has a standard length of 3.5 inches, a number 8 gauge diameter shaft (0.162 inches), a head diameter of 11/32nd of an inch and 44 such nails will weigh one pound.
What is the term for the treatment of a fabric or other surface to change its surface properties?
Sizing
What is the medical term meaning Splitting or rupture of the nails?
Onlycholysis means splitting or rupture of the nails.
What do you call the study of the nails?
The latin term for the study of nails is onycology, which is derived from the onyx...which is the technical name of the nail.
Which term describes the fibrous protein that is the primary component of hair and nails?
The primary component of hair and nails is called keratin.
What does the idiom penny pincher mean?
"Penny pincher" is the slang term for a stingy person.
How is paper made water resistant?
It is the term SIZING OF PAPER A normal coting of paper with suitable sizing chemical after the formation of paper bt withis the finishing of paper that is the paper after dried in drier and once again dried after coting
What is the skin under your nails called?
the slang term for this is "boobies" but that is not a medical term.
