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hammer in nails; sew on
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
hammer in nails; fasten with nails
neutralCan refer to using nails, screws, or similar hardware to secure items together.
He made a box by hammering together several wooden boards.
Hammer two hinges onto the door and you can install the new door.
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The farrier is nailing horseshoes onto the horse's hooves.
I hammered photos onto the wall as decoration.
The workers hammered a row of nails to secure the wooden board to the beam.
verb
sew on (buttons, straps, etc.)
neutralRefers to hand sewing or machine sewing to attach accessories like buttons or straps to clothing or fabric.
The button on this shirt fell off, I need to sew a new one on.
Mom is sewing the decorative strap onto the dress.
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I helped Grandma sew the elastic band onto the waistband of her trousers.
This coat needs two new buttons sewn on.
She sewed a bow onto the hair clip.