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adjective
1Resembling a metal nail in shape or function.
2Resembling a human or animal nail in appearance or function.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in Charles Dibdin (bap. 1745, d. 1814), actor, composer, and writer. From nail + -like.
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