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Definition or meaning of the English word Nail
The basal thickened portion of the anterior wings of certain hemiptera. (n.). the horny scale of plate of epidermis at the end of the fingers and toes of man and many apes. (n.). To stud or boss with nails; or as with nails. (n.). To fasten with a nail or nails; to close up or secure by means of nails; as; to nail boards to the beams. (n.). To fasten; as with a nail; to bind or hold; as to a bargain or to acquiescence in an argument or assertion; hence; to catch; to trap. (n.). The terminal horny plate on the beak of ducks; and other allied birds. (n.). To spike; as a cannon. (n.). A measure of length; being two inches and a quarter; or the sixteenth of a yard. (a.). A slender; pointed piece of metal; usually with a head; used for fastening pieces of wood or other material together; by being driven into or through them. (n.).
Translations for the English word Nail
Spanish Translation for the English word Nail is el clavo German Translation for the English word Nail is nageln Portuguese Translation for the English word Nail is prego[Noun] Italian Translation for the English word Nail is unghia (finger)
Nail Related Proverbs
For want of a nail the kingdom was lost,,. - The meaning of this proverb is Something of great importance may depend on an apparently trivial detail. The saying comes from a longer proverb about a battle during which the loss of a nail in a horseshoe leads to the loss of a horse, which leads to the loss of the rider, which leads to the loss of the battle, which in turn leads to the loss of a whole kingdom.
Nail Related Rhymes
For want of a nail the shoe was lost.
For want of a shoe the horse was lost.
For want of a horse the rider was lost.
For want of a rider the battle was lost.
For want of a battle the kingdom was lost.
And all for the want of a horseshoe nail.. - The origin and or meaning of this proverb is A Nursery Rhyme explaining consequences through its lyrics
A clever set of lyrics encouraging a child to apply logic to the consequences of their
actions. Perhaps used to gently chastise a child and explain the possible events that might follow a thoughtless act. The references to horses, horseshoe, riders, kingdoms and battles indicate the origins of this nursery rhyme were probably set in English History
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