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nailed

  • past participle
    of nail.
    nail
    noun
    a slender, typically rod-shaped rigid piece of metal, usually in any of numerous standard lengths from a fraction of an inch to several inches and having one end pointed and the other enlarged and flattened, for hammering into or through wood, other building materials, etc., as used in building, in fastening, or in holding separate pieces together.
  • past tense form
    of nail.
    nail
    noun
    a slender, typically rod-shaped rigid piece of metal, usually in any of numerous standard lengths from a fraction of an inch to several inches and having one end pointed and the other enlarged and flattened, for hammering into or through wood, other building materials, etc., as used in building, in fastening, or in holding separate pieces together.

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With seven seconds to go on Sunday, the Dallas Cowboys had just nailed a field goal to tie the Baltimore Ravens at 31.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

He nailed several boards together to create a makeshift coffin for the limb.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 7, 2026

American Brendan Steele was the only player BBC Sport spoke to in the week who has nailed his colours to the mast - he wants to remain a LIV player.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

It was on line and probably would have nailed the hustling Gantner but John cut it off, then threw wildly past catcher Don Slaught and into the Brewers’ dugout as Gantner scored.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026

A brass nameplate etched with the words Personnel Director was nailed in the center.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu