nail

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UK /neɪl/

n. (c.)Countable NounPointed piece of metal used to join pieces of wood

We used a nail to hold the pieces of wood together

v.t.Transitive VerbTo attach things together with metal nails

To build a house for birds, first nail four wood pieces together to form a box

v.t.Transitive VerbTo catch someone doing an illegal activity

The police are going to nail him one of these days.

v.t.Transitive VerbTo complete something perfectly or successfully

He is thinking of a way to nail his performance tonight

n. (c.)Countable NounHard part at the end of your finger

I broke my nail when I was washing dishes

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implemented the use of price tags, a nail in the coffin
implemented the use of price tags, a nail in the coffin

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nail clippers, and phone chargers before you can pay
nail clippers, and phone chargers before you can pay

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When the actor's playing a real person, it's even more crucial to nail every detail of the wig's design from texture to color.
When the actor's playing a real person, it's even more crucial to nail every detail of the wig's design from texture to color.
it's even more crucial to nail every detail
it's even more crucial to nail every detail

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Nail biting or onychophagia is a bad habit and there is no specific reason why people do it.
Nail biting or onychophagia is a bad habit and there is no specific reason why people do it.
So, in case of nail biting, a research suggests that a broken nail which is hurting can be a trigger.
So, in case of nail biting, a research suggests that a broken nail which is hurting can be a trigger.

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Uh, really, you really hit the nail on that one.
Uh, really, you really hit the nail on that one.

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