clouer

Meaning

  1. to nail (to attach using a nail)
  2. (figuratively) to stick (to attach)
  3. (figuratively) to pin down
  4. (vulgar) to nail, shag, fuck

Frequency

21k
Pronounced as (IPA)
/klu.e/
Etymology

In summary

From clou (“nail”), or alternatively from Late Latin clāvāre, from Latin clāvus. Compare Italian chiavare, Catalan clavar.

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