bullen

1 of 2

noun (1)

bul·​len

ˈbu̇lə̇n

variants or bullen nail

plural -s

: a nail with a round head and short shank, tinned and lacquered

bullen

2 of 2

noun (2)

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plural -s

: a device for catching large turtles consisting essentially of a metal ring that settles over the turtle and an attached net in which it becomes entangled

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

alteration of earlier bullion-nail, from bullion (boss on harness) + nail

Noun (2)

origin unknown

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