Nail-scissors
noun, (usually used with a plural verb)
1.
small scissors with short curved blades for trimming the fingernails or toenails.
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- Nail someone to the cross
verb phrase To punish severely and publicly; make an example of; crucify: We are going to nail them to the cross/ We would not nail an airline to the wall if it made its best effort/ I wonder why nobody tried to nail his hide to the wall for the Irish jokes he told over […]
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verb phrase To make something securely final; cinch: They nailed down the arrangement and had a drink (1880+)