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   Nail

   /nāl/

   

   noun

   • 1. a small metal spike with a broadened flat head, driven typically into wood with a hammer to join things together or to serve as a peg or hook: "don't try and hammer nails into the ceiling joists" Similar pinspiketackrivethobnailpanel pintin tacktechnical:bradsprigclout nailsparable
   • 2. a horny covering on the upper surface of the tip of the finger and toe in humans and other primates: "she began to bite her nails" Similar fingernailthumbnailtoenailclawtalonnipperpincertechnical:unguischela
   • ▪ an animal's claw: "the clicking of a dog's nails on a wooden floor"
   • ▪ a hard growth on the upper mandible of some soft-billed birds.
   • 3. a measure of length for cloth, equal to 21/4 inches.
   • 4. a measure of wool, beef, or other commodity, roughly equal to 7 or 8 pounds.

   verb

   • 1. fasten to a surface or to something else with a nail or nails: "nail the edge framing to the wall" Similar fastenattachfixaffixsecuretackhammerpinpost
   • 2. expose (someone) as deceitful or criminal; catch or arrest: informal "have you nailed the killer?" Similar catchcaptureapprehendarresttake into custodyseizetake inbring ininformal:collarnabcoprun inpull inpick upbustpinchnicknobble
   • ▪ expose (a lie or other instance of deception). Similar exposerevealuncoverunmaskbring to lightlay baresmoke something outunearthdetectidentifyarchaic:discover
   • 3. tackle (the quarterback or ballcarrier), especially at or behind the line of scrimmage. informal
   • ▪ (of a fielder) put (a runner) out by throwing to a base: "he dropped a perfect throw home that should have nailed Joe by yards"
   • ▪ (of a player) defeat or outwit (an opponent): North American "Navratilova tried to nail her on the backhand side"
   • ▪ (of a player) secure (a victory) conclusively: "there's no doubt I had chances to nail it in the last set"
   • 4. perform (an action or task) perfectly: informal "she absolutely nailed the high notes"
   • 5. (of a man) have sex with (someone). vulgar slang US

   Word Origin Old Englishnægel (noun), næglan (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch nagel and German Nagel, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin unguis and Greek onux.

   Derivatives

   • 1. nailless adjective

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   What is the best design for nails?

   • Diamond-shaped points are typical on nails designed for general use and make the nails easier to drive. Long diamond-shaped points help minimize splitting of the materials you're joining. A blunt point makes a nail harder to drive but less likely to split the work piece.

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   What are the three parts of a nail?

   • A nail has three basic parts: a point that drives into the work pieces, a shank or shaft that secures the work pieces together and provides much of the strength and holding power, and a head that allows you to drive the fastener and helps prevent the nail from pulling through the work pieces.

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   How do you take care of your nails?

   • Keep nails short and trim them often. Scrub the underside of nails with soap and water (or a nail brush) every time you wash your hands. Clean any nail grooming tools before use. In commercial settings such as nail salons, sterilize nail grooming tools before use. Avoid biting or chewing nails.

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   What is the function of a nail?

   • Nails are basically flat versions of claws that help humans dig, climb, scratch, grab, and more. They guard against injuries. They serve as protective plates that help prevent the fingers and toes from getting cut or scraped during daily activities. They enhance the sensation.

   Structure and Growth of Fingernails and Toenails - Verywell Health

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   1. A slim, pointed piece of metal hammered into material as a fastener. 2. a. A fingernail or toenail. b. A claw or talon. 3. Something resembling a nail in shape, sharpness, or use. 4. A measure of length formerly used for cloth, equal to 1 / 16 yard (5.7 centimeters). tr.v. nailed, nail·ing, nails. 1.

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