Nail - translation, pronunciation and examples
nail
metal fastener
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When to use nail
шляпка гвоздя
отверстие от гвоздя
кусачки для ногтей
лак для ногтей
набор гвоздей
nail usage examples
Ребёнок уронил гвоздь на пол, и мы его подобрали.
The child dropped a nail on the floor and we picked it up.
Купи коробку оцинкованных гвоздей для уличного ремонта.
Buy a box of galvanized nails for outdoor repairs.
Similar words
General term for a metal fastener with a flat head driven into material with a hammer.
A threaded fastener turned in with a screwdriver; holds by thread rather than being driven flat.
A threaded rod used with a nut; usually used for stronger, removable joints rather than hammered insertion.
A thin rod used to hold pieces in position or act as a pivot; often not driven like a nail and may be removable.
A very large or long nail used for heavy-duty fastening (also used in other senses); stronger and larger than typical nails.
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What's the difference between nail / screw / bolt / pin / spike
General term for a metal fastener with a flat head driven into material with a hammer.
He hammered a nail into the plank to join the boards.
Он вбил гвоздь в доску, чтобы скрепить щиты.
A threaded fastener turned in with a screwdriver; holds by thread rather than being driven flat.
Use screws to attach the hinge; they grip better than nails.
Используйте винты для крепления петли — они держатся лучше, чем гвозди.
A threaded rod used with a nut; usually used for stronger, removable joints rather than hammered insertion.
Tighten the bolt with a spanner and a matching nut.
Затяните болт гаечным ключом с подходящей гайкой.
A thin rod used to hold pieces in position or act as a pivot; often not driven like a nail and may be removable.
Push the pin through the hinge to hold it in place.
Вставьте штифт через петлю, чтобы зафиксировать её.
A very large or long nail used for heavy-duty fastening (also used in other senses); stronger and larger than typical nails.
Railway sleepers were fixed with large spikes driven through the plates.
Шпалы были закреплены большими шпильками, вбитыми через пластины.
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How to pronounce nail and what this word means
nail translation: гвоздь. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce nail
/ə ˈneɪl/
nail translation
гвоздь
nail examples
The child dropped a nail on the floor and we picked it up.
nail transcription
/ə ˈneɪl/, /ə ˈneɪl/
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nail meaning: what does it mean?
metal fastener
nail pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
nail is pronounced as /ə ˈneɪl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
nail definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The child dropped a nail on the floor and we picked it up. Translation: Ребёнок уронил гвоздь на пол, и мы его подобрали.
Is nail part of Cleaning and Repairs vocabulary?
Yes, nail (гвоздь) can be learned in the Cleaning and Repairs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is nail part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, nail (гвоздь) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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