clavar — meaning in English
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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.
- plunge verb To jump or dive suddenly into water or another substance.
- secure adj Protected from danger, harm, or loss.
- set verb To put something in a particular place or position.
- stab verb To pierce or wound someone or something with a pointed weapon such as a knife.
- stick noun A thin piece of wood, especially a fallen branch or twig.
- tack noun A short nail with a broad, flat head.
Senses
clavar 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.
- plunge (figuratively, transitive) To cast, stab or throw deep and fast into some thing, state, condition or action.
- rip off (transitive, slang) To cheat or swindle, especially by charging an excessively high or unfair price.
- secure To make safe; to relieve from apprehensions of, or exposure to, danger; to guard; to protect.
- set (transitive) To punch (a nail) into wood so that its head is below the surface.
- stab (transitive) To pierce or to wound (somebody) with a (usually pointed) tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger.
- stick (transitive) To press (something with a sharp point) into something else.
nail — full definition
- noun The hard, flat plate at the tip of a finger or toe.
- noun A thin, pointed piece of metal hammered into wood or another material to join two things together.
- verb To fasten something with a nail, or as if with a nail.
- verb To do something perfectly or catch someone in the act (informal).
pin — full definition
- noun A short, thin, pointed piece of metal used to fasten things together, such as fabric.
- noun A small decorative badge attached to clothing with a fastener.
- verb To fasten something with a pin, or to hold something firmly in place.
- verb To attach a digital item, such as a message or app, so it stays visible or easily accessible.