1. a thin pointed piece of metal with a flat head, used to fasten things together by being hammered into wood or other materials
2. the hard covering at the end of a human finger or toe

1. to fasten something with nails
2. to catch or arrest someone
Usage: informal
3. to succeed in doing something perfectly
Usage: informal

Examples

• He hammered the nail into the wooden board.
• She painted her nails bright red for the party.
• The carpenter will nail the boards together to make a fence.
• The police finally nailed the suspect after months of investigation.
• She nailed her presentation and got the promotion.
• I broke a nail while opening the can.
• Use a hammer to drive the nail all the way in.