Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Nails.
How to pronounce nails:
US
Nails - as a noun
Horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
horny structureunguisHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fastenerfasteningfixingholdfastHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A former unit of length for cloth equal to 1/16 of a yard
Nails - as a verb
Attach something somewhere by means of nails
Example: "Nail the board onto the wall"
Take into custody
Example: "The police nabbed the suspected criminals"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apprehendarrestcollarcopnabpick upSucceed in obtaining a position
Example: "He nailed down a spot at harvard"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nail downpegSucceed at easily
Example: "She sailed through her exams"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acebreeze throughpass with flying colorssail throughsweep throughLocate exactly
Example: "Can you pinpoint the position of the enemy?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pinpointExample Sentences
"I need to trim my nails."
"She painted her nails bright red."
"The carpenter hammered the nails into the wood."
"He has long nails that he keeps well-groomed."
"The dog scratched the door with its nails."
Word Game Points
Is NAILS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, nails is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
NAILS has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
Is NAILS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, nails is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordNAILS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is NAILS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, nails is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordNAILS has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.
