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nailing Meaning & Definition

What Does Nailing Mean?

Nailing is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of nail. As a noun, it means A mechanical fastening by means of nails.

Nailing: Key Facts

Part of speechverb, noun
Synonymsace, fulfill and fullbring
Pluralnailings

Nailing Definition (Verb)

  1. present participle and gerund of nail

Nailing as a Noun

  1. A mechanical fastening by means of nails.
  2. An act of sexual intercourse, especially a hard one

    I haven't had a guy in months, I really need a good nailing.

Verb

  1. To fix (an object) to another object using a nail.

    He nailed the placard to the post.

  2. To drive a nail.

    He used the ax head for nailing.

  3. To stud or boss with nails, or as if with nails.
  4. To catch.
  5. To expose as a sham.
  6. To accomplish (a task) completely and successfully.

    I really nailed that test.

  7. To hit (a target) effectively with some weapon.
  8. Of a male, to engage in sexual intercourse with.
  9. To spike, as a cannon.
  10. To nail down: to make certain, or confirm.

Synonyms of Nailing

Nailing synonyms and antonyms →

Nailing in a Sentence

I haven't had a guy in months, I really need a good nailing.

He nailed the placard to the post.

He used the ax head for nailing.

I really nailed that test.

Word Forms & Grammar

nailing

nailing (plural nailings)

Words That Rhyme With Nailing

Nailing: Your Questions Answered

Is nailing a verb or a noun?

Nailing is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for nailing?

You can replace nailing with words such as ace, fulfill and fullbring. See the full list of nailing synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of nailing?

The plural of nailing is nailings.

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