Synonyms for
nail
The thin, horny plate at the ends of fingers and toes on humans and some other animals.
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All Definitions for Nail

Below are all the dictionary definitions of nail:

1The thin, horny plate at the ends of fingers and toes on humans and some other animals.
2The basal thickened portion of the anterior wings of certain hemiptera.
3The terminal horny plate on the beak of ducks, and other allied birds.
4The claw of a bird or other animal.
5A spike-shaped metal fastener used for joining wood or similar materials. The nail is generally driven through two or more layers of material by means of impacts from a hammer or other device. It is then held in place by friction.
6A round pedestal on which merchants once carried out their business, such as the four nails outside The Exchange, Bristol.
7An archaic English unit of length equivalent to ¹⁄₂₀ of an ell or ¹⁄₁₆ of a yard (2+¹⁄₄ inches or 5.715 cm).
8To fix (an object) to another object using a nail.
9To drive a nail.
10To stud or boss with nails, or as if with nails.
11To catch.
12To expose as a sham.
13To accomplish (a task) completely and successfully.
14To hit (a target) effectively with some weapon.
15Of a male, to engage in sexual intercourse with.
16To spike, as a cannon.
17To nail down: to make certain, or confirm.
18To steal.
19A surname transferred from the nickname.

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