Nails: meaning, definitions and examples

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nails

[ neɪlz ]

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on fingers/toes

Hard horny plate covering the dorsal surface of the distal end of each finger and toe.

Synonyms

claws, hooves, talons

Examples of usage

My nails are painted red.
She had long, elegant nails.

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metal fasteners

A thin pointed piece of metal hammered into materials as a fastener.

Synonyms

bolts, rivets, screws

Examples of usage

He used nails to hang the picture frame.
The carpenter hammered in the nails.

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fasten with nails

Fasten to a surface or to something else with a nail or nails.

Synonyms

attach, fix, secure

Examples of usage

He nailed the sign to the wall.
She carefully nailed the pieces of wood together.

Translations

Translations of the word "nails" in other languages:

🇵🇹 unhas

🇮🇳 नाखून

🇩🇪 Nägel

🇮🇩 kuku

🇺🇦 нігті

🇵🇱 paznokcie

🇯🇵 爪 (tsume)

🇫🇷 ongles

🇪🇸 uñas

🇹🇷 tırnaklar

🇰🇷 손톱 (son-top)

🇸🇦 أظافر

🇨🇿 nehty

🇸🇰 nechty

🇨🇳 指甲 (zhǐjiǎ)

🇸🇮 nohti

🇮🇸 neglur

🇰🇿 тырнақтар

🇬🇪 ფრჩხილები

🇦🇿 dırnaqlar

🇲🇽 uñas

Word origin

The word 'nails' originated from Old English 'nægl', which is related to Dutch 'nagel' and German 'Nagel'. The use of nails as fasteners dates back to ancient times, with evidence of their use found in archaeological sites around the world. Nails have been essential in construction, carpentry, and various other trades for centuries.