nounπShareThe thin, horny plate at the ends of fingers and toes on humans and some other animals."My little sister broke a fingernail playing with the dog. "anatomybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe basal thickened portion of the anterior wings of certain hemiptera."The insect's tiny nail was visible on the underside of its wing. "insectpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe terminal horny plate on the beak of ducks, and other allied birds."The duckling carefully used its small, pointed nail to dig for food in the pond. "anatomybirdpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe claw of a bird or other animal."The hawk used its sharp nails to grip the struggling mouse. "animalpartbirdanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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."The carpenter used a nail to attach the new shelf to the wall. "materialitemdevicetechnologybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA round pedestal on which merchants once carried out their business, such as the four nails outside The Exchange, Bristol."The merchants used the four nails outside the exchange to display their goods. "businessarchitecturehistorycommerceplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn 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)."The old blueprints showed the shelf was 12 nails long. "unithistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fix (an object) to another object using a nail."He nailed the placard to the post."actionbuildingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo drive a nail."He used the ax head for nailing."actionbuildingmaterialtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stud or boss with nails, or as if with nails."The carpenter nailed the new wooden shelf to the wall. "actionutilitymaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo catch."The detective was able to nail the suspect with strong evidence. "achievementactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo expose as a sham."The politician tried to present a perfect image, but the journalist nailed his claims as false. "mediapoliticscommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo accomplish (a task) completely and successfully."I really nailed that test."achievementactionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hit (a target) effectively with some weapon."The carpenter nailed the final piece of wood into the shelf. "weaponsportmilitaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a male, to engage in sexual intercourse with."He nailed the girl he liked at the school dance. "sexhumanactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo spike, as a cannon."The artilleryman nailed the cannonball into the target. "militaryweaponnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo nail down: to make certain, or confirm."The team needed to nail down the project deadline before starting work. "achievementactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
