Definitions

1. noun

a small piece of metal, usually tapering to a point, used for fastening or joining things, especially by hammering it into a hole

“She hammered a nail into the wall to hang the picture.”

2. verb

to fasten or attach something using a nail, especially by hammering

“Can you nail the shelves to the wall for me?”

3. verb

to fix or secure something firmly

“The weather forecast nailed the storm’s arrival time.”

4. verb

to accurately hit or score something, especially a target

“He nailed the free throw shot in the basketball game.”

5. noun

a small hole made by a nail, especially in a wooden surface

“The nail had split the wooden beam in two.”

6. noun

a part of a finger or toe that is hard and sensitive to touch

“The doctor examined the patient’s nail for signs of infection.”

7. noun

a small, pointed or rounded piece of something, especially a part of a plant or an animal

“The nail on the cactus was sharp and painful.”