Nail
Noun, Verb
UK
/neÉŞl/
US
/neÉŞl/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
(n) : A metal pin; the hard part on fingers/toes.
(v) : To fix with metal pins, or to do something well.
(v) : To fix with metal pins, or to do something well.
Example
"(n) : She hammered the nail gently."
"(n): He trimmed his nails so they would look clean and neat."
"(v) : They nailed the wooden pieces together to build a simple shelf."
Explanation
Nail has two common meanings. As a noun, it can mean a thin metal pin with a flat top used to fix or hang things. For example, he used a nail to hang the picture. It also means the hard part at the end of your fingers and toes, like she cut her nails neatly. As a verb, it means to fix something using metal pins or to do something very well. For example, they nailed the boards together, or she nailed her presentation.