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Meaning of nail
The primary meaning of the word "nail" refers to a small, typically thin and pointed, piece of metal used for fastening.
Etymology of nail
The word "nail" originates from Old English "nægl", which is derived from Proto-Germanic "naglaz" and further from Proto-Indo-European "h3neig-" meaning "nail" or "claw"
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to refer to both the metal fastener and the hard part at the tip of a finger or toe
Synonyms
Definitions
- A small, typically thin and pointed, piece of metal used for fastening
- The hard, keratin-based part at the tip of a finger or toe
- To attach or fix something using a nail or nails
- To accomplish or achieve something with ease or skill
Usage Examples
- She used a hammer to nail the picture frame to the wall
- The nail on her finger was broken and painful
- He nailed the presentation and got the job
- The carpenter nailed the boards together to form a sturdy frame