nail-v; 5 Senses

Sense Number 1: fasten with a nail

Examples:
They nailed up a blanket to cover the hole in the wall.
I hope they nailed down all the valuables.

Mappings:
VerbNet: tape-22.4
FrameNet: Attaching
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: succeed decisively at

Commentary: Includes: NAIL DOWN

Examples:
I agree that Joan Crawford nailed the Crystal character in 1939.
She nailed her chemistry exam.
Jackson nailed a 3-run homer in the 8th.
The movie nailed the feeling of danger but missed the true desperation of the characters.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3, 4, 5, 7
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
nail_down 1

Sense Number 3: apprehend or expose

Examples:
They nailed this guy for blackmailing people.
Several years later, they nailed the real culprit.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2

Sense Number 4: pinpoint, establish firmly

Commentary: Includes: NAIL DOWN

Examples:
They couldn't quite nail down his location.
The article nailed the source of the problem.
We need to nail down the details at the next meeting.
Can DisclosurePolicy help us nail down a blogger code of ethics?

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: nail.01,nail.02
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 6
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
nail_down 2, 3

Sense Number 5: copulate with

Examples:
'I'd love to nail her,' John leered.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM