nailing

The word “nailing” has 1 syllable: nailing

It's pronounced as /ˈneɪlɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for nailing?

In the thesaurus, “nailing” has 214 synonyms and 25 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for nailing along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for nailing

abducting
affirming
apprehending
arresting
assuring
bagging
banging
bashing
battering
batting
baying
beaning
beating
belting
biffing
binding
blowing the whistle on
bludgeoning
bobbing
bonking
bopping
boxing
braining
buffeting
bumping
bunging
bunting
busting
butting
caning
capturing
catching
chopping
clapping
clarifying
clasping
clinching
clipping
clobbering
clocking
clouting
clubbing
clutching
collaring
committing
concluding
confining
conking
copping
cornering
corralling
cracking
creaming
cudgeling
cudgelling
cuffing
debunking
deciding
decking
defining
demolishing
demonstrating
detaining
determining
disclosing
discrediting
disproving
divulging
drubbing
dumping
enchaining
ending
enmeshing
ensnaring
ensuring
entangling
entrapping
establishing
exposing
felling
fettering
finishing
fisting
flailing
flicking
flogging
flooring
getting
glomming
gloving
grabbing
grappling
grasping
gripping
haltering
hammering
handcuffing
hanging one on
hitting
holding
hooking
illuminating
immeshing
immuring
imprisoning
incarcerating
insuring
interning
jabbing
jailing
jostling
jugging
kicking
kidnaping
kidnapping
kneeing
knocking
knocking down
lacing
lambasting
landing
lashing
lassoing
leveling
levelling
licking
manacling
mangling
mauling
meshing
nabbing
netting
nicking
nobbling
pasting
pelting
peppering
picking up
pinching
poking
pommeling
pommelling
pounding
prodding
proving
pulling in
pummeling
pummelling
punching
pushing
rabbit-punching
rapping
rearresting
remanding
rending
restraining
roping
roughing
running in
sapping
scuffing
securing
seizing
settling
shackling
shoving
showing
showing up
skulling
slamming
slapping
slashing
sledgehammering
sledging
slogging
slugging
smacking
smiting
snagging
snaring
snatching
socking
spearing
specifying
stabbing
stamping
stating
stipulating
striking
stroking
sucker punching
swatting
swiping
switching
tagging
tapping
telling
thrashing
thumping
thwacking
trammeling
trammelling
trapping
uncloaking
uncovering
undressing
unmasking
unveiling
walloping
whacking
whaling
whipping
wresting
zapping

Antonyms for nailing

camouflaging
cloaking
concealing
confusing
discharging
disguising
dropping
emancipating
freeing
hiding
liberating
loosening
loosing
masking
missing
muddling
muddying
releasing
secreting
springing
unbinding
unchaining
unhanding
unsettling
veiling

Meanings of nailing

verb
1. To fix (an object) to another object using a nail.
2. To drive a nail.
3. To stud or boss with nails, or as if with nails.
4. To catch.
5. To expose as a sham.
6. To accomplish (a task) completely and successfully.
7. To hit (a target) effectively with some weapon.
8. Of a male, to engage in sexual intercourse with.
9. To spike, as a cannon.
10. To nail down: to make certain, or confirm.
noun
1. A mechanical fastening by means of nails.

Example Sentences

The skilled carpenter was expertly nailing the boards together to build the frame.
She was effortlessly nailing each note during the live performance, captivating the audience.
The chef was focused on nailing the precise timing for the perfect doneness of the steak.
The athlete was consistently nailing the difficult jump in the routine, showcasing remarkable skill.
The detective was adept at nailing down the crucial details that solved the mysterious case.

On this page you'll find 239 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nailing, such as: abducting, affirming, apprehending, arresting, assuring, bagging, banging.

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