nails
The word “nails” has 1 syllable: nails
It's pronounced as /neɪlz/
What is synonym and antonym for nails?
In the thesaurus, “nails” has 37 synonyms and 15 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for nails along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for nails
- arrests
- attach
- bangs
- bats
- captures
- catch
- catches
- claps
- clinches
- clips
- cracks
- decides
- determines
- exposes
- grabs
- hammers
- hit
- hits
- hook
- hooks
- knocks
- lands
- pin
- pounds
- punches
- seizes
- settles
- slams
- slaps
- smacks
- snatches
- strikes
- swipes
- tack
- uncovers
- whack
- whacks
Antonyms for nails
- confuses
- detach
- discharges
- disguises
- frees
- let go
- loosens
- masks
- misses
- release
- releases
- separate
- springs
- unfasten
- unsettles
Meanings of nails
- noun
- The thin, horny plate at the ends of fingers and toes on humans and some other animals.
- The basal thickened portion of the anterior wings of certain hemiptera.
- The terminal horny plate on the beak of ducks, and other allied birds.
- The claw of a bird or other animal.
- A spike-shaped metal fastener used for joining wood or similar materials. The nail is generally driven through two or more layers of material by means of impacts from a hammer or other device. It is then held in place by friction.
- A round pedestal on which merchants once carried out their business, such as the four nails outside The Exchange, Bristol.
- An archaic English unit of length equivalent to 1/20 of an ell or 1/16 of a yard (2 1/4 inches or 5.715 cm).
- 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.
Example Sentences
- She painted her nails a vibrant shade of red for the special occasion.
- The carpenter carefully hammered the nails into the wooden frame.
- The guitarist's fingers flew across the strings, creating a melody that hit all the right nails.
- The gardener used a small brush to remove dirt from under her nails after a day of planting.
- The DIY enthusiast organized various sizes of nails in the toolbox for easy access during projects.
On this page you'll find 52 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nails, such as: arrests, attach, bangs, bats, captures, catch, catches.
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