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Nailing: meaning, definitions and examples

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nailing

 

[ หˆneษชlษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

construction work

Nailing is the act of driving a nail into a surface, usually to secure two or more pieces of material together. It's a fundamental technique used in carpentry and construction.

Synonyms

attaching, fastening, hammering

Examples of usage

  • He is nailing the wooden board to the frame.
  • The carpenter spent the afternoon nailing shingles to the roof.
  • Nailing down the floor panels took longer than expected.
  • She was nailing the decorations to the wall.
Context #2 | Verb

performing well

In an informal context, nailing means to perform a task exceptionally well, achieving great success or proficiency in something.

Synonyms

ace, mastering, succeeding

Examples of usage

  • He nailed the presentation and impressed everyone.
  • She really nailed her audition for the role.
  • They nailed their performance in the last game.
  • He nailed the recipe on his first try.

Translations

Translations of the word "nailing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pregando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเค–เฅ‚เคจ เคฒเค—เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช nageln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memaku

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะฒัั…ัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wbijanie gwoลบdzia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‡˜ไป˜ใ‘

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท clouage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ clavado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงivileme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชป ๋ฐ•๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุซุจูŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hล™ebรญkovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ klincovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้’‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพebljevati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nagla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั†ะฒัั…ั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ’แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜แƒกแƒฎแƒ›แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™mir vurma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ clavado

Etymology

The word 'nail' comes from the Old English 'nรฆgel', which means a metal pin or fastening. This term can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic 'nagliw', which was linked to the act of fastening or securing objects together. Nailing has been a common method used in woodworking and construction since ancient times, with evidence of nails found in structures as far back as the Roman and Egyptian eras. The evolution of the nail as a tool has progressed significantly over centuries, from simple metal spikes to the complex and specific designs used today in various construction scenarios. The vernacular use of 'nailing' as a way to describe performing well or successfully achieving something has surfaced more recently, reflecting the linguistic shift towards using physical acts as metaphors for success.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,667, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.