nail — DIY and Tools nail /neɪl/ noun CEFR A1 A thin, pointed piece of metal used to join pieces of wood. “She hammered the nail into the shelf.” Related words in this scene bucketgloveshammerdrillscrewsawscrewdrivertape measureladderpaintpaintbrushwrenchplierstoolboxgluenutboltwoodplankspannersandpaperspirit levelwiretapemaskworkbenchchiselstaplebracketwasherclamp Practice this word Create worksheet