nail
/neɪl/
verb
- To fasten something with a nail or nails.
- She nailed the sign to the front door.
- They nailed the boards together to make a crate.
- The carpenter nailed the frame securely to the wall.
- To do something perfectly or successfully, especially in a performance or task.
- The chef nailed the recipe on his first try.
- He nailed the final exam and got an A.
- She nailed her piano recital and got a standing ovation.
- To catch or hit someone or something, often with force or precision.
- The photographer nailed the perfect shot of the sunset.
- He nailed the ball right over the fence for a home run.
- The police nailed the thief as he tried to escape.
noun
- A thin, pointed piece of metal with a flat head, used for hammering into wood or other materials to join things together.
- I stepped on a rusty nail and had to get a tetanus shot.
- The carpenter used a box of nails to build the shelf.
- He hammered a nail into the wall to hang the picture.
- The hard, flat covering at the tip of a finger or toe.
- Biting your nails is a nervous habit.
- She painted her nails bright red for the party.
- He trimmed his toenails with a clipper.