nail

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a small, thin piece of metal with a sharp point and a flat head, used to hold wood together.

n. a slender, pointed metal fastener designed to be driven into wood or other materials by impact.

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“He used a hammer to drive a nail into the wall for the picture frame.”

“The carpenter selected galvanized nails to ensure the outdoor decking would remain secure despite exposure to moisture and salt air.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to join things together using metal nails.

v. to fasten or attach objects using metal nails; typically transitive requiring a direct object.

“We need to nail these boards together to make the fence strong.”

“The workers spent the afternoon nailing the plywood sheets to the subfloor before the carpet installers arrived.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

v. to do something very successfully or perfectly.

v. to perform a task or achieve a goal with complete success or precision.

“You really nailed that presentation; everyone was very impressed.”

“Despite her nerves, she absolutely nailed the final high note, earning a standing ovation from the entire auditorium.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Law Informal

v. to catch someone doing something wrong or to arrest a criminal.

v. to apprehend a person or expose them in the act of a crime or deception.

“The police finally managed to nail the thief after a long investigation.”

“The investigative journalists worked for months to nail the corrupt politician for his involvement in the bribery scandal.”

C1 · Advanced Slang · Vulgar

v. a very informal and sometimes rude way to talk about having sex.

v. to engage in sexual intercourse; typically used with a male subject and often carries a predatory or aggressive connotation.

“He bragged to his friends about nailing the girl he met at the bar.”

“The dialogue in the film was criticized for its frequent use of vulgar terms like 'nailing' to describe casual encounters.”