World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesNail
/neɪl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To fasten or secure something with a nail.
"He decided to nail the picture frame to the wall."
- 1
A small metal spike with a pointed end, used to fasten things together.
"She picked up a nail from the toolbox."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'nail' originates from the Old English 'nægel', which is derived from Proto-Germanic '*naglaz'. The term has evolved over centuries, initially referring to the hard, pointed structure found at the end of fingers and toes, and later extending to include metal fasteners resembling these structures.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Nail" is said worldwide
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clou
Transliteration: klu
"Il a utilisé un clou pour fixer le tableau."
Nagel
Transliteration: naɡl
"Er benutzte einen Nagel, um das Bild aufzuhängen."
chiodo
Transliteration: kjoːdo
"Ha usato un chiodo per appendere il quadro."
clavo
Transliteration: klabo
"Usó un clavo para colgar el cuadro."
prego
Transliteration: pɾeɡu
"Ele usou um prego para pendurar o quadro."
नाखून
Transliteration: nākhoon
"उसने चित्र को लटकाने के लिए नाखून का इस्तेमाल किया।"
钉子
Transliteration: dīngzi
"他用钉子把画挂起来。"
못
Transliteration: mot
"그는 그림을 걸기 위해 못을 사용했다."
釘
Transliteration: kugi
"彼は絵を掛けるために釘を使った。"
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