noun🔗ShareUñasThe thin, horny plate at the ends of fingers and toes on humans and some other animals."She painted her nails a bright red color. "Ella pintó sus uñas de un color rojo brillante.anatomybodyphysiologyappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUñasThe 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. "El entomólogo examinó los saltamontes bajo un microscopio, centrándose específicamente en las uñas en la base de sus alas anteriores para identificar la especie.insectanatomypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUñasThe 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. "El pato usó sus uñas para acicalar cuidadosamente las plumas de su pecho.birdanatomypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGarrasThe claw of a bird or other animal."The hawk's sharp nails grabbed the struggling mouse. "Las afiladas garras del halcón agarraron al ratón que se debatía.animalpartorganismbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareClavoA 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. "El carpintero usó clavos para construir la valla de madera.materialutensilbuildingitemtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareClavoA 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. "Antes de la bolsa moderna, los comerciantes de Bristol realizaban tratos de pie sobre los clavos fuera del edificio de la Bolsa.architecturebusinesshistorycommerceplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUñaAn 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. "El sastre midió tres uñas de tela, luego cortó la tela para la diminuta manga de la muñeca.unithistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareClavarTo fix (an object) to another object using a nail."He nailed the placard to the post."Él clavó el cartel al poste.utilityactiontechnicalbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareClavarTo drive a nail."He used the ax head for nailing."Usó la cabeza del hacha para clavar.actionworkutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareClavarTo 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. "Decidió clavar las tiras de cuero a la caja de madera para darle un aspecto rústico.materialactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareClavar, atraparTo catch."The detective finally nails the suspect after a long investigation. "El detective finalmente atrapa al sospechoso después de una larga investigación.actionachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesenmascarar, descubrirTo expose as a sham."The politician's promises were quickly nailed as empty words. "Las promesas del político fueron rápidamente desenmascaradas como palabras vacías.mediacommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLograr, tener éxitoTo accomplish (a task) completely and successfully."I really nailed that test."Realmente tuve éxito en ese examen.achievementabilityactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareClavar, acertarTo hit (a target) effectively with some weapon."The basketball player nailed the three-pointer just before the buzzer. "El jugador de baloncesto clavó el triple justo antes de que sonara la bocina.weaponsportmilitaryactionachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFornicar, cogerOf a male, to engage in sexual intercourse with.sexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareClavarTo 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. "Los soldados en retirada, sabiendo que no podían mantener el fuerte, decidieron clavar los cañones para evitar que el enemigo los usara.militaryweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAsegurar, confirmarTo nail down: to make certain, or confirm.""The lawyer needs to nail down the exact details of the accident before the trial." "El abogado necesita asegurar los detalles exactos del accidente antes del juicio.achievementbusinessactionworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading