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nails

/neɪlz/

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noun

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

Examples :

"She painted her nails a bright red color. "

anatomy body physiology appearance

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

Examples :

"The entomologist examined the leafhoppers under a microscope, focusing specifically on the nails at the base of their forewings to identify the species. "

insect anatomy part

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

Examples :

"The duck used its nails to carefully preen the feathers on its chest. "

bird anatomy part

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The claw of a bird or other animal.

Examples :

"The hawk's sharp nails grabbed the struggling mouse. "

animal part organism biology nature

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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.

Examples :

"The carpenter used nails to build the wooden fence. "

material utensil building item technical

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

Examples :

"Before the modern stock exchange, merchants in Bristol conducted deals standing on the nails outside The Exchange building. "

architecture business history commerce place

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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).

Examples :

"The tailor measured three nails of cloth, then cut the fabric for the doll's tiny sleeve. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"He nailed the placard to the post."

utility action technical building

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To drive a nail.

Examples :

"He used the ax head for nailing."

action work utility

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

Examples :

"He decided to nail the leather strips to the wooden box to give it a rustic look. "

material action

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verb

Examples :

"The detective finally nails the suspect after a long investigation. "

action achievement

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To expose as a sham.

Examples :

"The politician's promises were quickly nailed as empty words. "

media communication

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To accomplish (a task) completely and successfully.

Examples :

"I really nailed that test."

achievement ability action

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To hit (a target) effectively with some weapon.

Examples :

"The basketball player nailed the three-pointer just before the buzzer. "

weapon sport military action achievement

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Of a male, to engage in sexual intercourse with.

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To spike, as a cannon.

Examples :

"The retreating soldiers, knowing they couldn't hold the fort, decided to nail the cannons to prevent the enemy from using them. "

military weapon

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To nail down: to make certain, or confirm.

Examples :

""The lawyer needs to nail down the exact details of the accident before the trial." "

achievement business action work