nail
Translation
nail
Examples
She painted her nails red.
She painted her nails red.
He hit the nail with a hammer.
He hit the nail with a hammer.
Grammar Patterns
a nail a hard part on your finger or a metal pin She has a broken nail.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (for metal spike) spike, tack, pin
Etymology
From Old English 'nægl', related to German 'Nagel'. It refers to both the thing on your finger and the metal fastener.
Memory Tips
Picture a hammer hitting a metal 'nail' and also accidentally hitting a finger 'nail'. This connects the two meanings.