inchiodare — meaning in English

English meaning

• nail noun The hard, flat plate at the tip of a finger or toe.
• pin noun A short, thin, pointed piece of metal used to fasten things together, such as fabric.
• set verb To put something in a particular place or position.

Senses

inchiodare is used for these senses in English:

• pin (often followed by a preposition such as "to" or "on") To fasten or attach (something) with a pin.
• pin (chess, usually, in the passive) To cause (a piece) to be in a pin.
• set (transitive, dated) To cause to stop or stick; to obstruct; to fasten to a spot.
• set (transitive) To punch (a nail) into wood so that its head is below the surface.

nail — full definition

1. noun The hard, flat plate at the tip of a finger or toe.
2. noun A thin, pointed piece of metal hammered into wood or another material to join two things together.
3. verb To fasten something with a nail, or as if with a nail.
4. verb To do something perfectly or catch someone in the act (informal).

pin — full definition

1. noun A short, thin, pointed piece of metal used to fasten things together, such as fabric.
2. noun A small decorative badge attached to clothing with a fastener.
3. verb To fasten something with a pin, or to hold something firmly in place.
4. verb To attach a digital item, such as a message or app, so it stays visible or easily accessible.

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