nail
/nāl/
noun
- a small metal spike with a broadened flat head, driven typically into wood with a hammer to join things together or to serve as a peg or hook."don't try and hammer nails into the ceiling joists"synonyms: pin, spike, tack, rivet, hobnail, panel pin, tin tack, brad, sprig, clout nail, sparable
- a horny covering on the upper surface of the tip of the finger and toe in humans and other primates."she began to bite her nails"synonyms: fingernail, thumbnail, toenail, claw, talon, nipper, pincer, unguis, chela
- a measure of length for cloth, equal to 2 1/4 inches.
- a measure of wool, beef, or other commodity, roughly equal to 7 or 8 pounds.
verb
- fasten to a surface or to something else with a nail or nails."nail the edge framing to the wall"synonyms: fasten, attach, fix, affix, secure, tack, hammer, pin, post
- expose (someone) as deceitful or criminal; catch or arrest."have you nailed the killer?"synonyms: catch, capture, apprehend, arrest, take into custody, seize, take in, bring in, collar, nab, cop, run in, pull in, pick up, bust, pinch, nick, nobble
- tackle (the quarterback or ballcarrier), especially at or behind the line of scrimmage.
- perform (an action or task) perfectly."she absolutely nailed the high notes"
- (of a man) have sex with (someone).
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verb (used with object) · to secure by prompt action; catch or seize: The police nailed him with the goods. · to catch (a person) in some difficulty, lie, etc.