nailing
beginnerA2/ˈneɪlɪŋ/ · nail-ing
To fasten or secure something with a nail.
Meanings
To fasten or secure something with a nail.
کسی چیز کو کیل سے ٹھیک کرنا یا محفوظ کرنا۔
ٹھکانا
thikana
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.
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💡 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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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ 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.