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To fasten or join together with a nail or nails
“Water gushed through as they began to nail another board in place.”
To apprehend or catch someone, especially a suspected criminal
“I can assure you that our office and the sheriff's department will do everything that's required to nail the killer.”
To expose or reveal the true nature or character of
“The book sets out to nail the lies and myths about the man, to set the record straight.”
To take possession of
“She went back to being a nurse with a plan to nail herself a rich doctor, or at least his money.”
To finalize or settle
“Rosenberg would haggle for a year before finally managing to nail the deal.”
To hit or strike very hard
“I would circle around him at the last second and try to nail him with a punch or chop.”
To engage in carnal activity
To carry out an action to the end
To pass (a test, interview, etc.) perfectly
To reach a decision or agreement about
To bring to completion
To ambush or ensnare by hiding and unexpectedly intercepting
To meet a set of requirements
(major in) To concentrate on a particular area of study
To identify from a knowledge of appearance or character
(of a candidate) To be successful in (an examination, test, or course)
Plural for a small metal spike with a broadened flat head
“Now, the trick is to hit the flat part of the nail with the flat part of the hammer, thus driving it into the wood.”
Plural for a horny covering on the upper surface of the tips of fingers and toes
“She tried to zip the suitcase shut and broke a nail in the process.”
Plural for a thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, or other rigid material
Plural for a knob, peg, or nail used to suspend garments briefly
Plural for a sharp or resounding hit or blow
Plural for the action of seizing someone and taking them into custody
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