Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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doornail | Yes | No | No | No |
nail | Yes | No | Yes | No |
doornail (noun) | nail (noun) |
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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) |
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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 |