nailed

"He nailed the placard to the post."

"He used the ax head for nailing."

"The carpenter nailed the decorative metal studs onto the wooden chest to give it an antique look. "

"The police nailed the bank robber as he tried to escape in his car. "

"The journalist nailed the politician's claims as completely false by presenting hard evidence. "

"I really nailed that test."

"The archer nailed the bullseye on his first try. "

"The carpenter carefully nailed the new shelf to the wall. "

"We finally nailed down the date for the family vacation. "

"a red-nailed finger"