B1
claw vs nail
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| clawverb/klɑː/ | Meaning to scratch, tear or pull at something with sharp nails or hands | Goes with — | Example The cat began to claw at the door because it wanted to go outside. |
| nailnoun/neɪl/ | Meaning the hard thin layer on a finger or toe, or a thin pointed metal pin hit into wood | Goes with bite your nails | Example She paints her nails a different color every week. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He hammered a into the wall and hung the picture.