Word NAIL: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

nail

🇺🇸 [neɪl]

Meanings

A hard, protective surface on the tips of fingers and toes or a metal fastener used to join materials. Nails are commonly found in construction or human anatomy.

Examples

• She painted her nails bright red.
• He hammered the nail into the wall.
• The nail broke while fixing the chair.

Synonyms

spike • fastener • claw

Antonyms

unscrew • withdraw • release