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Synonyms for nail

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verb · take into custody

“the police nabbed the suspected criminals”

verb · hit with great force

“He smashed a 3-run homer”

verb · succeed in obtaining a position

“He nailed down a spot at Harvard”

verb · succeed at easily

“She sailed through her exams”

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verb · locate exactly

“can you pinpoint the position of the enemy?”

verb · complete a pass