Nail Definition & Meaning
nail
- noun
- horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
- a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener
- a former unit of length for cloth equal to 1/16 of a yard
- verb
- attach something somewhere by means of nails; "nail the board onto the wall"
- take into custody; "the police nabbed the suspected criminals"
- hit hard; "He smashed a 3-run homer"
- succeed in obtaining a position; "He nailed down a spot at Harvard"
- succeed at easily; "She sailed through her exams"; "You will pass with flying colors"; "She nailed her astrophysics course"
- locate exactly; "can you pinpoint the position of the enemy?"; "The chemists could not nail the identity of the chromosome"
- complete a pass
"Nail" in song lyrics
See how nail is used in real songs:
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"My very best pinstripe caught a nail"
Beanie Sigel f/ Grand Puba, Sadat X — Bread and Butter -
"On my lac and my slack, I'm sharp as a nail"
Big Pokey f/ Lil' O — Look Twice -
"A hammer to a nail"
Big Pokey f/ Carmen Sandiego, H.A.W.K. — Still Off Da Chains
Words that rhyme with nail
Usage tips for "nail"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "nail" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for nail to find words that pair well.
Use "nail" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does nail mean?
- horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener a former unit of length for cloth equal to 1/16 of a yard attach something somewhere by means of nails; "nail the board onto the wall" take into custody; "the police nabbed the suspected criminals" hit hard; "He smashed a 3-run homer" succeed in obtaining a position; "He nailed down a spot at Harvard" succeed at easily
- What part of speech is nail?
- Nail is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does nail have?
- Nail has 10 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).