Sekirov Dictionary

nail

/neɪl/

noun7

  1. a small hard plate on the top side of each finger and toe, found in people and many animals
  2. The thin, flat type of such a plate on the fingers and toes of humans, chimpanzees and some other primates.
  3. A 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.
  4. The terminal horny plate on the beak of ducks and other allied birds.
  5. An 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).
  6. A round pedestal on which merchants once carried out their business, such as the four nails outside The Exchange, Bristol.
  7. The basal thickened portion of the anterior wings of certain hemiptera.

verb11

  1. To fix (an object) to another object using a nail.
  2. To drive a nail.
  3. (slang) To accomplish (a task) completely and successfully.
  4. (slang) To catch.
  5. To nail down: to make certain, or confirm.
  6. (slang, vulgar) Of a male, to engage in sexual intercourse with.
  7. (slang) To hit (a target) effectively with some weapon.
  8. (slang) To expose as a sham.
  9. To stud or boss with nails, or as if with nails.
  10. To spike, as a cannon.
  11. (slang, no longer used) To steal.
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