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to nail
01
pregar, fixar com pregos
to attach something securely by using small pointed metal pieces
Transitive: to nail sth | to nail sth to a support structure
Exemplos
She decided to nail the signpost to the ground for better visibility.
Ela decidiu pregar a placa de sinalização no chão para melhor visibilidade.
02
arrasar, fazer algo com sucesso
to easily succeed at doing something
Transitive: to nail a task or activity
SlangExemplos
The actor nailed the audition and landed the lead role in the movie.
O ator arrasou na audição e conseguiu o papel principal no filme.
03
pegar, flagrar
to find or catch someone for doing something wrong or illegal
Transitive: to nail sb
Exemplos
The whistleblower 's testimony helped to nail the corrupt politician.
O testemunho do denunciante ajudou a pegar o político corrupto.
04
cravar, bater com força e precisão
to hit the ball forcefully and accurately
Transitive: to nail a ball
Exemplos
The quarterback nailed the long pass, connecting with his receiver for a touchdown.
O quarterback acertou o passe longo, conectando com seu receptor para um touchdown.
05
acertar em cheio, fazer perfeitamente
to clearly and unmistakably establish or identify something
Transitive: to nail sth
Exemplos
The historian 's thorough investigation of primary sources enabled them to nail the exact date of the event.
A investigação minuciosa do historiador sobre fontes primárias permitiu-lhes determinar a data exata do evento.
Nail
01
prego, parafuso
a small strong pointy metal that is inserted into walls or wooden objects using a hammer to hang things from or fasten them together
Exemplos
She checked that each nail was driven in straight for a neat finish.
Ela verificou que cada prego estava pregado reto para um acabamento limpo.
02
unha, garra
the hard, thin layer on the upper surface of the tip of the finger and toe
Exemplos
The nail on her pinky finger was adorned with a small diamond, adding a touch of elegance to her hands.
A unha do seu dedo mindinho estava adornada com um pequeno diamante, adicionando um toque de elegância às suas mãos.
03
a historical measure of cloth equal to one-sixteenth of a yard
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