nagla — meaning in English

English meaning

• nail noun The hard, flat plate at the tip of a finger or toe.
• rivet noun A short metal pin used to permanently join two pieces of metal or other material by hammering or pressing one end flat.

Senses

nagla is used for these senses in English:

• rivet (transitive) To attach or fasten parts by using rivets. [from early 15th c.]

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).

rivet — full definition

1. noun A short metal pin used to permanently join two pieces of metal or other material by hammering or pressing one end flat.
2. verb To fasten with rivets.
3. verb To hold someone's complete attention.

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