nail

[US]/neɪl/
[UK]/neɪl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. fasten with a nail; expose; make something secure
n. the thin horny plate on the upper surface of the finger and toe; a small pointed metal pin

Phrases & Collocations

hammer a nail

fingernail

nail polish

loose nail

nail down

tooth and nail

nail file

nail art

on the nail

nail varnish

finger nail

screw nail

nail biting

nail up

nail clipper

steel nail

Example Sentences

She painted her nails bright red.

He used a hammer to drive the nail into the wall.

The carpenter grabbed a handful of nails from the toolbox.

I need to buy some nails for the new bookshelf I'm building.

She accidentally stepped on a nail and had to get a tetanus shot.

He hammered the nail with precision to ensure it was secure.

The nail broke in half when he tried to pull it out.

She used a nail file to shape her nails.

The artist created a stunning sculpture out of nails.

He nailed the presentation and impressed the entire audience.

Real-world Examples

Many woman have long nails for beauty.

Source: Liu Yi Breakthrough English Vocabulary 3000

When it comes to the slowing economy, Ellen Spero isn't biting her nails just yet.

Source: Past exam papers of the English reading section for the postgraduate entrance examination (English I).

It's the last nail in my coffin.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 1

" Nailed it" means " did a great job" .

Source: Learn English by Watching Movies with VOA

Well, you may have hit the nail on the head.

Source: Science 60 Seconds Listening Compilation February 2014

The researchers haven't nailed down the exact reasons behind this trend.

Source: Science 60 Seconds - Scientific American August 2021 Collection

I don't want to ruin my nails.

Source: Modern Family - Season 05

My prediction Brazil beat Colombia one nail.

Source: Dad takes you to learn vocabulary.

How much to pull out the nail?

Source: Lost Girl Season 2

He pulled the nail out of the plank.

Source: New Concept English: Vocabulary On-the-Go, Book 2.

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