Pronunciation: /neɪl/
noun the hard outer covering at the end of a finger or toe
A1 I need a nail to hang up this picture.
A2 She accidentally hit her thumb with a nail while hammering.
B1 The carpenter used a nail gun to secure the boards together.
B2 He carefully hammered the nail into the wall to hang the mirror.
C1 The artist used nails of different sizes to create a unique sculpture.
C2 The forensic expert found a nail at the crime scene that matched the suspect's tool set.
verb to fasten or secure with nails
A1 She nailed the picture to the wall.
A2 I need to nail down the details before we can proceed.
B1 The presentation was well-prepared and he really nailed it.
B2 Despite the difficult circumstances, she managed to nail the performance.
C1 He has a talent for nailing complex concepts and explaining them clearly.
C2 The author's ability to nail the emotional depth of the characters is truly remarkable.
formal She carefully painted each nail with a different color polish.
informal I need to trim my nails before they get too long.
slang I love that nail art you got done at the salon.
figurative He really nailed the presentation at work today.
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