finishing nail
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noun
a slender nail with a small globular head, used for finish work, being driven to slightly beneath the surface and covered with putty or the like.
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QUIZ YOURSELF ON “THEIR,” “THERE,” AND “THEY’RE”
Are you aware how often people swap around “their,” “there,” and “they’re”? Prove you have more than a fair grasp over these commonly confused words.
Question 1 of 7
Which one of these commonly confused words can act as an adverb or a pronoun?
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Words nearby finishing nail
finish, finished, finisher, finisher card, finishing, finishing nail, finishing school, finishing touch, finish line, Finistère, Finisterre
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