Meaning of 'nail'

Find the meaning of the word ‘nail’

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Meaning of ‘nail’

10 definitions found.

nail

noun

a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener

noun

horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits

noun

a former unit of length for cloth equal to 1/16 of a yard

verb

complete a pass

Synonyms: complete

verb

take into custody

Synonyms: arrest

verb

attach something somewhere by means of nails

Example: "nail the board onto the wall"

verb

hit hard

Synonyms: blast

verb

locate exactly

Synonyms: pinpoint

verb

succeed at easily

Synonyms: ace

verb

succeed in obtaining a position

Example: "They nailed a spot on the team."

Synonyms: peg nail down

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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