Nails

Pronunciation: /ˈneɪl/

Nails (noun)

  1. A hard, curved part that grows on the ends of fingers and toes.
  2. A small piece of metal with a pointed end, used to fix wood or other materials together.
  3. A pointed part on some tools or machines that bites into a surface.

Examples

  • My nail is too long, so I cut it carefully.
  • The nail on your toe can grow thick in winter.

Nails (verb)

  1. To fasten something to a surface using nails.
  2. To keep something in a fixed position or make it difficult to move.
  3. To do something successfully and in the correct way, especially after trying.

Examples

  • We nail the boards to the frame before painting.
  • He nailing the sign took less time than expected.