adj, verb ·1 syllable ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of nail form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   Having nails (often of a specified kind). not-comparable

   "a red-nailed finger"

Synonyms

All synonyms

aceapprehendarrestcollarcollarcomplete

Example

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"The FTC nailed down new evidence in the fraud investigation."

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