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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.
 spik, nagel
  • The thin, horny plate at the ends of fingers and toes on humans and some other animals.
 nagel, spik

nail verb

  /neɪl/ , [neɪ̯ɫ]
  • (intransitive) To drive a nail.
  • (transitive, slang) To expose as a sham.
  • (military) To spike, as a cannon.
 spika, nagla
nail polish
nagellack
hit the nail on the head
slå huvudet på spiken
nail scissors
nagelsax
nail file
nagelfil
tooth and nail
med näbbar och klor
nail enamel
nagellack
nail varnish
nagellack
nail one's colours to the mast
bekänna färg
nail biter
nagelbitare
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