clavo1

¹ = nail, stud, pin.

Ex. The ball pelts, which were usually sheepskin, were fixed to the handles with nails which were only lightly knocked in, and were removed after the day's work (and often during the midday break as well).

Ex. In general, studless tires do best on snow, while those with studs are best on icy roads.

Ex. 'That's not realistic,' he said and looked at her, as if to indicate that the balloon of her argument had suddenly had a pin stuck in it, and was expiring with a hiss.

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* agarrarse a un clavo ardiendo = catch at + straws, grasp at + straws, clutch at + straws.

* dar en el clavo = hit + the nail on the head, be spot on, strike + home, put + Posesivo + finger on, hit + the truth.

* hincar un clavo = drive + nail.

* martillo de clavos = nail hammer.

* sin clavos = studless.