nail

US /neɪl/
UK /neɪl/
"nail" picture
1.

paku

a small metal spike with a broadened flat head, driven into wood to join things together or to hold something in place

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He hammered a nail into the wall to hang the picture.
Dia memalu paku ke dinding untuk menggantung gambar.
Be careful, there's a loose nail sticking out of that board.
Hati-hati, ada paku longgar yang menonjol dari papan itu.
2.

kuku

a horny covering on the upper surface of the tip of the finger and toe in humans and other primates

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She painted her fingernails bright red.
Dia mengecat kuku jarinya merah terang.
He bit his nails when he was nervous.
Dia menggigit kukunya saat gugup.
1.

memaku, menancapkan paku

fasten or secure with a nail or nails

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He nailed the planks together to build a fence.
Dia memaku papan-papan itu bersama untuk membangun pagar.
The sign was securely nailed to the post.
Tanda itu dipaku dengan kuat ke tiang.
2.

menangkap, membekuk

catch (someone), especially as a result of a chase or pursuit

:
The police finally nailed the suspect after a long chase.
Polisi akhirnya menangkap tersangka setelah pengejaran panjang.
The detective was determined to nail the killer.
Detektif itu bertekad untuk menangkap pembunuhnya.
3.

melakukan dengan sempurna, berhasil

perform (something, especially a difficult feat) perfectly

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She nailed the presentation, getting a standing ovation.
Dia berhasil melakukan presentasi dengan sempurna, mendapatkan tepuk tangan meriah.
He practiced for hours to make sure he could nail the jump.
Dia berlatih berjam-jam untuk memastikan dia bisa melakukan lompatan itu dengan sempurna.