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n//neɪl//

nagel, spik, spika, nagla

  1. The thin, horny plate at the ends of fingers and toes on humans and some other animals.

  2. 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.

  3. (intransitive) To drive a nail.

  4. (transitive, slang) To expose as a sham.

  5. (military) To spike, as a cannon.

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