nounπShareThe thin, horny plate at the ends of fingers and toes on humans and some other animals."She painted her nails a bright red color. "anatomybodyphysiologyappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe basal thickened portion of the anterior wings of certain hemiptera."The entomologist examined the leafhoppers under a microscope, focusing specifically on the nails at the base of their forewings to identify the species. "insectanatomypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe terminal horny plate on the beak of ducks, and other allied birds."The duck used its nails to carefully preen the feathers on its chest. "birdanatomypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe claw of a bird or other animal."The hawk's sharp nails grabbed the struggling mouse. "animalpartorganismbiologynatureChat 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 nails to build the wooden fence. "materialutensilbuildingitemtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA round pedestal on which merchants once carried out their business, such as the four nails outside The Exchange, Bristol."Before the modern stock exchange, merchants in Bristol conducted deals standing on the nails outside The Exchange building. "architecturebusinesshistorycommerceplaceChat 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 tailor measured three nails of cloth, then cut the fabric for the doll's tiny sleeve. "unithistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fix (an object) to another object using a nail."He nailed the placard to the post."utilityactiontechnicalbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo drive a nail."He used the ax head for nailing."actionworkutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stud or boss with nails, or as if with nails."He decided to nail the leather strips to the wooden box to give it a rustic look. "materialactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo catch."The detective finally nails the suspect after a long investigation. "actionachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo expose as a sham."The politician's promises were quickly nailed as empty words. "mediacommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo accomplish (a task) completely and successfully."I really nailed that test."achievementabilityactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hit (a target) effectively with some weapon."The basketball player nailed the three-pointer just before the buzzer. "weaponsportmilitaryactionachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a male, to engage in sexual intercourse with.sexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo spike, as a cannon."The retreating soldiers, knowing they couldn't hold the fort, decided to nail the cannons to prevent the enemy from using them. "militaryweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo nail down: to make certain, or confirm.""The lawyer needs to nail down the exact details of the accident before the trial." "achievementbusinessactionworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading