Definition of the word nail

Pronunciation of vocabulary nail

nailnoun
móng (tay, chân) móng vuốt
/neɪl/

Origin of the word nail

The word "nail" has a fascinating origin. It comes from the Old English word "nagel," which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word "nagiz," meaning "to strike" or "to hit." This is because ancient blacksmiths would strike hot metal to shape and form nails. The word "nagel" was later influenced by the Middle English word "nailen," which meant "to fasten" or "to pin." Over time, the spelling and meaning of the word evolved to refer specifically to small pieces of metal used for fastening materials together. Today, we use nails for a wide range of purposes, from building and construction to crafting and DIY projects.

Vocabulary summary nail

type noun

meaning nail (hand; foot); claw (animal)

example to nail up a window

example to nail one's eyes on something

example to stood nailed to the ground

meaning nail

example to drive a nail

meaning should (ancient unit of measurement, about 55cm)

type transitive verb

meaning nail; (figurative) fasten

example to nail up a window

example to nail one's eyes on something

example to stood nailed to the ground

meaning (slang) arrest, catch

example to drive a nail

meaning expose the lie

Example of vocabulary nailnamespace

the thin hard layer covering the outer tip of the fingers or toes

lớp cứng mỏng bao phủ đầu ngoài của ngón tay hoặc ngón chân

Stop biting your nails!
Đừng cắn móng tay nữa!
nail clippers
Kéo cắt móng tay
Lisa just finished painting her nails a bright red color.
Lisa vừa mới sơn xong móng tay màu đỏ tươi.
After a long day of hiking, Tom collapses onto the couch and sighs, "I need a drink and a nice, cold shower to wash off all of these dirt nails."
Sau một ngày dài đi bộ đường dài, Tom ngã vật ra ghế và thở dài, "Tôi cần một ly đồ uống và tắm nước lạnh để rửa sạch hết những móng tay bẩn này."
The carpenter carefully hammered each nail into place, making sure that the new wooden fence was sturdy and secure.
Người thợ mộc cẩn thận đóng từng chiếc đinh vào đúng vị trí, đảm bảo hàng rào gỗ mới chắc chắn và an toàn.

Extra examples:

He screamed as she dug her nails into his shoulders.
Anh hét lên khi cô bấm móng tay vào vai anh.
I bite my nails when I'm nervous.
Tôi cắn móng tay khi lo lắng.
I was trying to grow my nails.
Tôi đang cố gắng nuôi móng tay.
I wore acrylic nails for two months.
Tôi đã làm móng acrylic trong hai tháng.
She painted her nails bright red.
Cô sơn móng tay màu đỏ tươi.