nail Synonyms
Another word for nail
• noun (Context 1)
A tough, horn-like plate of keratin covering the upper surface of the tip of a finger or toe.
"She carefully trimmed and filed her nails before painting them."
• noun (Context 2)
A small metal spike with a broadened flat head, driven into wood or other materials to serve as a fastener or a hook.
"The carpenter hammered a heavy spike into the wooden beam to secure the frame."
• verb (Context 3)
To fasten or join securely using small metal spikes.
"He spent the afternoon trying to fasten the loose floorboards back down."
• verb (Context 4)
To perform a task, action, or routine perfectly and successfully.
"After weeks of intense practice, she managed to ace the challenging piano concerto."
• verb (Context 5)
To catch, arrest, or expose someone, especially for a crime or wrongdoing.
"The detectives worked for months to finally arrest the suspect involved in the robbery."
Opposites of nail
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of nail varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: