钉 — meaning in English

English meaning

• spike noun A large, pointed piece of metal, or anything shaped like one.
• stud noun A male animal, especially a horse, kept specifically for breeding.

Senses

钉 is used for these senses in English:

• spike A sort of very large nail.
• stud A small object that protrudes from something; an ornamental knob.

spike — full definition

1. noun A large, pointed piece of metal, or anything shaped like one.
2. noun A sudden, sharp increase, especially on a graph or in a price.
3. verb To add alcohol or a drug to a drink, usually without the other person knowing.
4. verb To rise sharply and suddenly.

stud — full definition

1. noun A male animal, especially a horse, kept specifically for breeding.
2. noun A small decorative piece, such as an earring or a metal fastener, that sits flush against a surface.
3. noun A vertical wooden or metal support post used in the framing of a wall.

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