Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nail
noun / verb
/neɪl/
Definition
A small metal spike used for fastening things together, often hammered into a surface.
Examples
- She used a hammer to drive the nail into the wall.
- If you study hard, you can nail that exam!
- The carpenter selected a longer nail for the project.
Meaning
In a more abstract sense, it refers to achieving something successfully, like ‘nailing a task.’
Synonyms
- Fastener
- Spike
- Pin
- Achieve
- Master
