nail

B1
Pronunciation
/neɪl/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

The thin, horny plate at the ends of fingers and toes on humans and some other animals.

Example Sentences
  • When I'm nervous I bite my nails.
2 Definition

The basal thickened portion of the anterior wings of certain hemiptera.

3 Definition

The terminal horny plate on the beak of ducks, and other allied birds.

4 Definition

The claw of a bird or other animal.

5 Definition

A spike-shaped metal fastener used for joining wood or similar materials. The nail is generally driven through two or more layers of material by means of impacts from a hammer or other device. It is then held in place by friction.

6 Definition

A round pedestal on which merchants once carried out their business, such as the four nails outside The Exchange, Bristol.

7 Definition

An archaic English unit of length equivalent to 1/20 of an ell or 1/16 of a yard (2 1/4 inches or 5.715 cm).

Verb
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

To fix (an object) to another object using a nail.

Synonyms
pin rivet screw
Example Sentences
  • He nailed the placard to the post.
2 Definition

To drive a nail.

Synonyms
hammer
Example Sentences
  • He used the ax head for nailing.
3 Definition

To stud or boss with nails, or as if with nails.

4 Definition

To catch.

Synonyms
arrest collar nick
5 Definition

To expose as a sham.

6 Definition

To accomplish (a task) completely and successfully.

Synonyms
ace fulfill fullbring
Example Sentences
  • I really nailed that test.
7 Definition

To hit (a target) effectively with some weapon.

8 Definition

Of a male, to engage in sexual intercourse with.

Synonyms
dick pound rail screw
9 Definition

To spike, as a cannon.

10 Definition

To nail down: to make certain, or confirm.

Synonyms
clinch fix lock down pin down