nail
Meaning
A nail is a small metal spike used to fasten things together, often hammered into wood.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "nail" with "nail" as a verb, which means to fasten something with a nail.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
wanted
to
put
a
small
shelf
in
my
kitchen
,
so
I
decided
to
fix
it
myself
.
First
I
measured
the
wall
to
make
sure
the
shelf
would
be
level
.
Then
I
held
the
wood
and
gently
hit
the
nail
with
a
hammer
so
the
wood
would
not
break
.
It
took
me
about
twenty
minutes
,
but
the
shelf
is
now
steady
and
looks
good
.
I
will
check
it
every
week
to
be
sure
it
stays
safe
.
Common Phrases
hammer a nail
nail polish
nail clippings
Synonyms
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