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nail

UK
/neɪl/
US
/neɪl/
nail down
nail file
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Translations

nailnoun
nails
pl
UK
/neɪl/
US
/neɪl/
She painted her nail with a bright red polish.
Она накрасила ноготь ярко-красным лаком.
He hammered the nail into the wall to hang the picture.
Он забил гвоздь в стену, чтобы повесить картину.
Synonyms
fastener
spike
brad
clout
tack
peg
nailverb
nailed
Past Simple
nailed
Past Participle
nailing
Gerund
UK
/neɪl/
US
/neɪl/
The police managed to nail the suspect.
Полиции удалось поймать подозреваемого.
успешно выполнить
She nailed the presentation and impressed everyone.
Она успешно выполнила презентацию и впечатлила всех.
He decided to nail the picture to the wall.
Он решил прибить картину к стене.
Additional translations
закрепить
Synonyms
attach
fix
clinch
drive
secure
pin
stick
fasten
nailadjective
UK
/neɪl/
US
/neɪl/
Attributive use (e.g., "nail polish", "nail file"); treated as adjective per guideline

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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