Nail: meaning, definitions and examples

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nail

 

[ neษชl ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

body part

A nail is a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into wood or another material to fasten things together. It can also refer to the hard covering on the upper surface of the tip of a finger or toe.

Synonyms

fastener, spike, tack

Examples of usage

  • She accidentally hit her thumb with a hammer and it hurt her nail.
  • The carpenter used a nail to secure the pieces of wood together.
Context #2 | Noun

beauty

In beauty and cosmetics, a nail refers to the hard, transparent plate covering the tip of a finger or toe. It can be painted or decorated with nail polish.

Synonyms

claw, fingernail, toenail

Examples of usage

  • She went to the salon to get a manicure and have her nails painted.
  • He accidentally chipped his nail while working in the garden.
Context #3 | Verb

strike forcefully

To nail something means to hit or strike it forcefully and accurately. It can also mean to succeed in achieving or accomplishing something.

Synonyms

accomplish, hit, strike

Examples of usage

  • He nailed the target with his precise aim.
  • She nailed the presentation and impressed the audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "nail" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น unha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเค–เฅ‚เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nagel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kuku

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝั–ะณะพั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ paznokieฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ˆช (ใคใ‚)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ongle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ uรฑa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tฤฑrnak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†ํ†ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุธูุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nehet

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ necht

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒ‡็”ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ noht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรถgl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹ั€ะฝะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ แƒฉแƒฎแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dฤฑrnaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ uรฑa

Etymology

The word 'nail' has Old English origins, coming from the word 'nรฆgl'. Nails have been used for fastening objects together for centuries, with evidence of their use dating back to ancient times. In beauty practices, nail care and decoration have been a part of various cultures throughout history, with nail polish and manicures becoming popular in modern times.

See also: nails.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,922 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.