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nail noun

  /neɪl/ , [neɪ̯ɫ]
  • The thin, horny plate at the ends of fingers and toes on humans and some other animals.
 nagel
  • 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.
 spijker, nagel

nail verb

  /neɪl/ , [neɪ̯ɫ]
  • (intransitive) To drive a nail.
  • (transitive, slang) To expose as a sham.
  • (military) To spike, as a cannon.
 nagelen, inkloppen
  • (transitive, slang) To accomplish (a task) completely and successfully.
 slagen, voor elkaar krijgen
  • (slang) To catch.
 vastpinnen
nail polish
nagellak
hit the nail on the head
de spijker op de kop slaan
nail file
nagelvijl
nail scissors
nagelschaar
nail clipper
nagelknipper
nail enamel
nagellak
nail varnish
nagellak
nail set
drevel
nail bed
nagelbed
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