Dictionary Check: nail

"nail" is a valid word!

Scrabble 4 points
Words with Friends 6 points

Definition

noun

horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits

noun

a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener

noun

a former unit of length for cloth equal to 1/16 of a yard

verb

attach something somewhere by means of nails

Example: "nail the board onto the wall"
verb

take into custody

Example: "the police nabbed the suspected criminals"
verb

hit with great force

Example: "He smashed a 3-run homer"
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