noun🔗ShareOnglesThe thin, horny plate at the ends of fingers and toes on humans and some other animals."She painted her nails a bright red color. "Elle a peint ses ongles d'une couleur rouge vif.anatomybodyphysiologyappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOngletsThe 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. "L'entomologiste a examiné les cicadelles au microscope, en se concentrant spécifiquement sur les onglets à la base de leurs ailes antérieures pour identifier l'espèce.insectanatomypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOnglesThe 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. "Le canard utilisait ses ongles pour lisser soigneusement les plumes sur sa poitrine.birdanatomypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGriffesThe claw of a bird or other animal."The hawk's sharp nails grabbed the struggling mouse. "Les griffes acérées du faucon ont attrapé la souris qui se débattait.animalpartorganismbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareClouA 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. "Le charpentier a utilisé des clous pour construire la clôture en bois.materialutensilbuildingitemtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareClouA 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. "Avant la bourse moderne, les marchands de Bristol concluaient des affaires en se tenant sur les clous à l'extérieur du bâtiment de la Bourse.architecturebusinesshistorycommerceplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOngleAn 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. "Le tailleur a mesuré trois ongle de tissu, puis a coupé le tissu pour la minuscule manche de la poupée.unithistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareClouerTo fix (an object) to another object using a nail."He nailed the placard to the post."Il a cloué l'affiche au poteau.utilityactiontechnicalbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareClouerTo drive a nail."He used the ax head for nailing."Il a utilisé la tête de la hache pour clouer.actionworkutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareClouer, garnir de clousTo 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. "Il a décidé de clouer les lanières de cuir sur la boîte en bois pour lui donner un aspect rustique.materialactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareClouer, attraperTo catch."The detective finally nails the suspect after a long investigation. "Le détective attrape finalement le suspect après une longue enquête.actionachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDénoncer, révélerTo expose as a sham."The politician's promises were quickly nailed as empty words. "Les promesses du politicien ont rapidement été dénoncées comme des paroles en l'air.mediacommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRéussir, accomplirTo accomplish (a task) completely and successfully."I really nailed that test."J'ai vraiment réussi ce test.achievementabilityactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareClouer, atteindreTo hit (a target) effectively with some weapon."The basketball player nailed the three-pointer just before the buzzer. "Le joueur de basket a réussi le tir à trois points juste avant le buzzer.weaponsportmilitaryactionachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBaiser, niquerOf a male, to engage in sexual intercourse with.sexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareClouerTo 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. "Les soldats en retraite, sachant qu'ils ne pouvaient pas tenir le fort, ont décidé de clouer les canons pour empêcher l'ennemi de les utiliser.militaryweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareClouer, confirmerTo nail down: to make certain, or confirm.""The lawyer needs to nail down the exact details of the accident before the trial." "L'avocat doit confirmer les détails exacts de l'accident avant le procès.achievementbusinessactionworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading