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doornail vs nail

nail vs doornail

doornail and nail both are nouns.

doornail is not a verb while nail is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
doornail Yes No No No
nail Yes No Yes No
As nouns, nail is a hypernym of doornail; that is, nail is a word with a broader meaning than doornail:
  • doornail: a nail with a large head; formerly used to decorate doors
  • nail: a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener
doornail (noun) nail (noun)
a nail with a large head; formerly used to decorate doors a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener
horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
a former unit of length for cloth equal to 1/16 of a yard
doornail (verb) nail (verb)
complete a pass
attach something somewhere by means of nails
take into custody
hit with great force
locate exactly
succeed at easily
succeed in obtaining a position
Difference between doornail and nail

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