wood. The shanks are lighter than âcommonâ nails but heavier than âboxâ or âcoolersâ, and they are slightly shorter, by penny weight, than a common nail. The idea being, you could easily drive them deeper than other nails and that the shank would thus penetrate further than if using a flat head nail, like a common, box or cooler nail.
Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  steampunk(Noun) A subgenre of speculative science fiction set in an anachronistic 19th century society. 2  steampunk(Noun) A person cosplaying as a steampunk character. 3  steampunk(Verb) To depict in a steampunk manner.
1. How would you define steampunk? 2. What aspects of Steampunk are you drawn to? 3. Would you say steampunk is about aesthetics or function, both? And Why? 4. What is the relationship between craftsmanship and fashion? Do you think steampunk and its designers put an emphasis on craftsmanship? 5. Do you believe steampunk is a subculture or a fashion trend? 6. Steampunk has become visible in the media, do you believe steampunk is becoming more popular and mainstream? What effect does this have? 7.