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Meaning of nail | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

  1. The thin, horny plate at the ends of fingers and toes on humans and some other animals
  2. The basal thickened portion of the anterior wings of certain hemiptera
  3. The terminal horny plate on the beak of ducks, and other allied birds
  4. The claw of a bird or other animal
  5. 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.

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