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nailing

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/ˈneɪlɪŋ/ · nail-ing

To fasten or secure something with a nail.

Meanings

verbformal

To fasten or secure something with a nail.

کسی چیز کو کیل سے ٹھیک کرنا یا محفوظ کرنا۔

ٹھکانا

thikana

Synonyms

fastenattachsecureٹھیک کرناباندھنامحفوظ کرنا

Antonyms

loosendetachunfastenڈھیلا کرناالگ کرناکھولنا

Common Collocations

  • nailing down plans
  • nailing a board
  • nailing together pieces

Example Sentences

He is nailing the boards together to build a frame.

وہ ایک فریم بنانے کے لئے تختوں کو ایک ساتھ ٹھیک کر رہا ہے۔

Woh ek frame bananay ke liye takhton ko aik sath thik kar raha hai.

The carpenter is nailing the roof shingles in place.

بڑھئی چھت کی ٹائلیں ٹھیک کر رہا ہے۔

Badhai chhat ki tiles thik kar raha hai.

She was nailing down the details for the event.

وہ اس تقریب کے لئے تفصیلات کو ٹھیک کر رہی تھی۔

Woh is taqreeb ke liye tafseelaat ko thik kar rahi thi.

Easily Confused With

nail:Nailing is the act of using a nail, whereas a nail is the actual object being used.

Word Family

nail
nounکیل
nailed
verbٹھکایا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of nailing as 'Fastening with a nail.'

Picture a hammer driving a nail into wood.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

سختی سے جوڑے گئے خوابوں کے پار، ہے ایک منزل، جو کیلوں سے باندھتا ہے دل۔

Sakhti se joray gaye khwabon ke paar, Hai aik manzil, jo keeloon se bandhta hai dil.

Beyond the dreams that are joined with strength, There lies a destination, tied to the heart with nails.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جس کی بنیاد مضبوط ہو، وہی کھڑا رہتا ہے۔

Jis ki buniyaad mazboot ho, wahi khada rehta hai.

Only what has a strong foundation will stand firm.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "nægling" — to fasten or secure with nails

First known use: before 12th century

The word 'nail' comes from Old English 'nægel', which referred to a metal fastener.