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doornail

[dawrn-eyl]

doornail Definition

  • 1a large-headed nail used for securing doors, especially on the outside of buildings
  • 2a dead person or thing; something lifeless

Using doornail: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "doornail" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The doornail was hammered into the door to secure it.

  • Example

    After the accident, the car was as dead as a doornail.

  • Example

    He was so tired that he felt like a doornail.

  • Example

    The old computer is as lifeless as a doornail.

doornail Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for doornail

Antonyms for doornail

Phrases with doornail

  • dead as a doornail

    completely dead or lifeless

    Example

    The plant was as dead as a doornail after being left without water for weeks.

  • nail in one's coffin

    an action or event that leads to one's downfall or failure

    Example

    His decision to quit his job was the final nail in his coffin and led to his financial ruin.

  • to declare something finished or done

    Example

    After finishing the project, he hung his hat on the door and went home.

Origins of doornail

from Middle English 'dornayl', meaning 'door nail'

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Summary: doornail in Brief

The term 'doornail' [dawrn-eyl] refers to a type of large-headed nail used for securing doors, especially on the outside of buildings. It also means a dead person or thing, or something lifeless. The phrase 'dead as a doornail' is commonly used to describe something completely lifeless.