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 37 synonyms and 16 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for nailing along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for nailing
- apprehending
- arresting
- attach
- banging
- capturing
- catch
- catching
- clapping
- clinching
- clipping
- cracking
- deciding
- determining
- exposing
- getting
- grabbing
- hit
- hitting
- hook
- knocking
- landing
- pin
- pounding
- punching
- restraining
- seizing
- settling
- slamming
- slapping
- smacking
- snatching
- striking
- swiping
- tack
- uncovering
- whack
- whacking
Antonyms for nailing
- concealing
- confusing
- detach
- discharging
- disguising
- freeing
- let go
- loosening
- masking
- missing
- muddling
- release
- releasing
- separate
- springing
- unfasten
Meanings of nailing
- verb
- To fix (an object) to another object using a nail.
- To drive a nail.
- To stud or boss with nails, or as if with nails.
- To catch.
- To expose as a sham.
- To accomplish (a task) completely and successfully.
- To hit (a target) effectively with some weapon.
- Of a male, to engage in sexual intercourse with.
- To spike, as a cannon.
- To nail down: to make certain, or confirm.
- noun
- 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 53 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nailing, such as: apprehending, arresting, attach, banging, capturing, catch, catching.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- capturing
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- corralling
- detaining
- gloving
- grabbing
- grappling
- hooking
- landing
- lassoing
- nabbing
- nailing
- netting
- rapping
- roping
- seizing
- snagging
- snaring
- snatching
- trapping
hammering
- attacking
- banging
- bashing
- battering
- beating
- blaming
- blow
- bludgeoning
- clapping
- clipping
- clobbering
- cracking
- create
- criticizing
- doing
- drawing
- fashioning
- forge
- forging
- hiding
- hitting
- knocking
- lashing
- lecturing
- licking
- nailing
- pelting
- pounding
- pummeling
- pummelling
- punching
- reprimanding
- scolding
- slamming
- slapping
- smacking
- smashing
- striking
- swiping
- thrashing
- thumping
- whacking
- whipping
lassoing
- capturing
- collaring
- corralling
- gloving
- grabbing
- grappling
- haltering
- nailing
- roping
- snagging
- snaring
- snatching
- trapping