nailer

[ ney-ler ]

/ ˈneɪ lər /

a person or thing that drives nails, as a machine that drives nails automatically.

Origin of nailer

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at nail, -er¹

There may be 'fearful cheating' with tea, but the nailer is not bound to go there.

Recent Developments in European Thought |Various
Don Gaspar had worked like a nailer at the construction although he was utterly unskilled.

Gold |Stewart White
Pet was as busy as a nailer until dinner was announced, packing up such things as she wished to take with her to school.

The Gypsy Queen's Vow |May Agnes Fleming
A fire without heat, a nailer of a fair complexion, or one who despises the tankard, are equally rare among them.

An History of Birmingham (1783) |William Hutton

To begin with, the nailer gets metal which does not suit him, so he has to change it, and this he does at the price of 2d.

Recent Developments in European Thought |Various