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nail

UK
/neɪl/
US
/neɪl/
nail down
nail file
nail files

Translations

nailnoun
nails
pl
UK
/neɪl/
US
/neɪl/
He used a nail to hang the picture on the wall.
Il a utilisé un clou pour accrocher le tableau au mur.
She painted her nails with a bright red polish.
Elle a peint ses ongles avec un vernis rouge vif.
Additional translations
pouce et quartAncienne unité de mesure de la longueur utilisée pour les tissus.
Synonyms
fastener
spike
brad
clout
tack
peg
nailverb
nailed
Past Simple
nailed
Past Participle
nailing
Gerund
UK
/neɪl/
US
/neɪl/
réussir parfaitementFamilier.
He nailed the presentation and impressed the entire board.
Il a réussi parfaitement sa présentation et a impressionné tout le conseil.
He nailed the picture frame to the wall.
Il a cloué le cadre au mur.
Additional translations
coincerFamilier, au sens d’arrêter ou d’attraper quelqu’un.
toucher en pleinAu sens de viser et atteindre avec précision.
Synonyms
secure
attach
fix
clinch
drive
pin
stick
fasten
nailadjective
UK
/neɪl/
US
/neɪl/
Attributive use (e.g., "nail polish", "nail file"); treated as adjective per guideline
à ongles
She keeps a small nail file in her purse.
Elle garde une petite lime à ongles dans son sac à main.

Definitions

nailnoun
A thin, pointed metal pin used for fastening pieces of wood or other material together, typically driven in with a hammer.
He used a nail to hang the picture on the wall.
A horny covering on the upper surface of the tip of the finger and toe in humans and other primates.
She painted her nails with a bright red polish.
A measure of length, equal to 2.25 inches, formerly used for cloth.
The fabric was measured in nails to ensure accuracy.
nailverb
To fasten or secure something with a nail or nails.
He nailed the picture frame to the wall.
To hit or strike something precisely.
She nailed the target with her first shot.
To achieve something perfectly or successfully.
He nailed the presentation and impressed the entire board.
To catch or arrest someone.
The police finally nailed the suspect after weeks of investigation.
nailadjective
Relating to, designed for, or used in connection with nails (especially fingernails or toenails).
She keeps a small nail file in her purse.
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