Choose the correct sentence where the homonym "nail" means a metal fastener.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
A) She polished her nail with red paint.
Meaning: Refers to a fingernail (the hard covering at the end of a finger).
B) The carpenter hammered a nail into the wood.
Meaning: Refers to the metal spike used to hold pieces of wood together. This matches the definition of a metal fastener.
C) He tried to nail the thief with evidence.
Meaning: A verb meaning to catch, trap, or expose someone.
D) The cat injured me with its sharp nail.
Meaning: Refers to an animal's claw.