nail
- pronunciation:
- neIl
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a thin, pointed piece of metal with a flat top. You hammer nails into pieces of wood or other material in order to fasten them together.
We hammered nails into the new roof.
- similar words:
- pin
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| definition 2: |
a hard, thin growth on the end of a finger or toe.
I cut my nails so it would be easier to play the piano. |
| related words: |
bolt, claw |
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