nailer /ˈneɪlɚ/noun 4forms 1phrases 1 noun4 •One who fastens with, or drives, nails. •A nailgun. •One whose occupation is to make nails; a nail maker. •A piece of dimensional lumber and/or plywood secured to the deck or wall which provides a receiving medium for the fasteners. (Sometimes referred to as blocking.) formsnailers Phrases with nailer busy as a nailerworking constantly.