Meaning of nail | Babel Free
Definitions
- The thin, horny plate at the ends of fingers and toes on humans and some other animals
- The basal thickened portion of the anterior wings of certain hemiptera
- The terminal horny plate on the beak of ducks, and other allied birds
- The claw of a bird or other animal
- A spike-shaped metal fastener used for joining wood or similar materials. The nail is generally driven through two or more layers of material by means of impacts from a hammer or other device. It is then held in place by friction
Translations
Español
clavo
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.