nailed
Because it is a word with a single syllable, nailed is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofnailed
- To fix (an object) to another object using a nail.
Example: "He nailed the placard to the post."
- To drive a nail.
Synonyms: hammer
Example: "He used the ax head for nailing."
- To stud or boss with nails, or as if with nails.
- To catch.
- To expose as a sham.
- To accomplish (a task) completely and successfully.
Example: "I really nailed that test."
- To hit (a target) effectively with some weapon.
- Of a male, to engage in sexual intercourse with.
- To spike, as a cannon.
- To nail down: to make certain, or confirm.
- Having nails (often of a specified kind).
Example: "a red-nailed finger"
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