Nail up
verb
To attach or secure something with nails to a higher position.
After a major storm, John had to nail up a few loose shingles on his roof.
Often appears as...
- nail up the poster
- nail up the boards
verb
To seal or close off an entrance or opening by nailing boards across it.
The property owner decided to nail up the abandoned building to prevent people from entering.
Often appears as...
- nail up the door
- nail up the windows
verb
To attach or secure something with nails to a higher position.
After a major storm, John had to nail up a few loose shingles on his roof.
Often appears as...
- nail up the poster
- nail up the boards
verb
To seal or close off an entrance or opening by nailing boards across it.
The property owner decided to nail up the abandoned building to prevent people from entering.
Often appears as...
- nail up the door
- nail up the windows
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Emphasizes the physical effort of lifting and attaching with nails.
We had to nail up the sign after the wind knocked it down.
Pro Tip 2/3Lasting Fix
Suggests a permanent or long-term solution to prevent something from moving.
Make sure to nail up the frame securely so it won't fall.
Pro Tip 3/3Visible Work
Indicates that the results of nailing are often seen by others.
She decided to nail up her art pieces around the café.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Emphasizes the physical effort of lifting and attaching with nails.
We had to nail up the sign after the wind knocked it down.
Pro Tip 2/3Lasting Fix
Suggests a permanent or long-term solution to prevent something from moving.
Make sure to nail up the frame securely so it won't fall.
Pro Tip 3/3Visible Work
Indicates that the results of nailing are often seen by others.
She decided to nail up her art pieces around the café.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Emphasizes the physical effort of lifting and attaching with nails.
We had to nail up the sign after the wind knocked it down.
Pro Tip 2/3Lasting Fix
Suggests a permanent or long-term solution to prevent something from moving.
Make sure to nail up the frame securely so it won't fall.
Pro Tip 3/3Visible Work
Indicates that the results of nailing are often seen by others.
She decided to nail up her art pieces around the café.
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