nail
noun
/neɪl/
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[neɪ̯ɫ]
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- 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.
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clou,
ongle
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- The thin, horny plate at the ends of fingers and toes on humans and some other animals.
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ongle,
clou
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- An archaic English unit of length equivalent to 1⁄20 of an ell or 1⁄16 of a yard (2+1⁄4 inches or 5.715 cm).
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seize
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nail
verb
/neɪl/
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[neɪ̯ɫ]
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- (intransitive) To drive a nail.
- (transitive, slang) To expose as a sham.
- (military) To spike, as a cannon.
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clouer
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- (transitive, vulgar, slang) Of a male, to engage in sexual intercourse with.
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baiser,
emmancher,
fourrer
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choper
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- (transitive, slang) To accomplish (a task) completely and successfully.
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envoyer
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- (transitive, slang) To hit (a target) effectively with some weapon.
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toucher
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