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nail noun

  /neɪl/ , [neɪ̯ɫ]
  • 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.
 clavo, estoperol, punta
  • The thin, horny plate at the ends of fingers and toes on humans and some other animals.
 uña, garra

nail verb

  /neɪl/ , [neɪ̯ɫ]
  • (intransitive) To drive a nail.
  • (transitive, slang) To expose as a sham.
  • (military) To spike, as a cannon.
 clavar, clavetear, entibar, sufrir
  • (transitive, slang) To hit (a target) effectively with some weapon.
 acertar, achuntar
  • (transitive, slang) To accomplish (a task) completely and successfully.
 acertar, achuntar, atinar
  • (transitive, vulgar, slang) Of a male, to engage in sexual intercourse with.
 tirarse
nail clippers
cortaúñas
nail polish
esmalte, pintaúñas, esmalte de uñas, laca de uñas, glas
nail gun
clavadora, pistola de clavos
nail polish remover
quitaesmalte
nail clipper
cortaúñas
nail trimmer
cortaúñas
hit the nail on the head
dar en el clavo, dar en el blanco, acertar, clavarla en el ángulo, hacerlo bien
nail file
lima de uñas
tooth and nail
a brazo partido, a capa y espada, con uñas y dientes
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