nailer noun. ['neɪlǝ] ME.
[from NAIL verb + -ER¹.]
1. A person who makes nails; a nail-maker. ME.

2. A person who nails something. rare. M17.

3. A supremely efficient person or thing; a person who is exceptionally good at something. slang. E19.

4. A police officer, a detective. slang. M19.

5. A power tool for driving in nails. L20.

■ naileress noun a female nail-maker M19.

■ nailery noun a place or workshop for the making of nails L18.

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