Synonyms for
Nailed
Definition
to fasten or secure (something) with a nail or nails
Synonyms & similar words
nab
peg
collar
blast
ace
smash
nail
pickup
arrest
complete
apprehend
pinpoint
sweepthrough
passwithflyingcolors
cop
sailthrough
breezethrough
naildown
boom
affixed
attached
fastened
secured
pinned
tacked
bolted
clamped
fixed
screwed
anchored
bonded
glued
cemented
riveted
stapled
hooked
lodged
moored
set
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Common collocations
- nailed the landing
- nailed the interview
- nailed the test
- nailed the presentation
- nailed it
- nailed the job
- nailed the performance
Word family
Usage note
Primarily used informally to mean 'did something perfectly' or 'succeeded completely'. Can also refer to the literal act of fastening with a nail.
Example sentences
- He nailed the sign to the tree.
- She nailed the boards together to make a bookshelf.
- The carpenter nailed the frame to the wall.
- The painter nailed the canvas onto the easel.
- He nailed the horseshoe onto the horse's hoof.
Quotes
'I nailed my stuff down before I was even born.' - Jimi Hendrix
'I just try to have fun, and I guess I just try to be confident and believe that I can nail it.' - Simone Biles
'I try to be as honest about what I see and to speak rather than be silent, especially if it means I can save lives, or serve humanity. I think that's more important than trying to have a perfect record on my resume or trying to nail every answer in an interview.' - Queen Rania of Jordan