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Meaning of "nailbiter" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF NAILBITER

nailbiter  [ˈneɪlˌbaɪtə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NAILBITER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Nailbiter is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES NAILBITER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Nailbiter

Nailbiter is a 2013 horror film directed by Patrick Rea. The movie was first released onto DVD in Japan on January 25, 2013 and received its American debut on April 5, 2013 at the Phoenix Film Festival. It stars Erin McGrane as a mother that defend herself and her children against a dangerous foe. Rea intends to film a sequel to the film, which is tentatively titled Nailbiter 2.

Definition of nailbiter in the English dictionary

The first definition of nailbiter in the dictionary is a person who bites his or her nails. Other definition of nailbiter is a person who is anxious or tense. Nailbiter is also something that causes anxiety or tension.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH NAILBITER


backbiter
ˈbækˌbaɪtə
biter
ˈbaɪtə
citer
ˈsaɪtə
copywriter
ˈkɒpɪˌraɪtə
crib-biter
ˈkrɪbˌbaɪtə
exciter
ɪkˈsaɪtə
fighter
ˈfaɪtə
firefighter
ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtə
highlighter
ˈhaɪˌlaɪtə
inviter
ɪnˈvaɪtə
lighter
ˈlaɪtə
mitre
ˈmaɪtə
reiter
ˈraɪtə
screenwriter
ˈskriːnˌraɪtə
songwriter
ˈsɒŋˌraɪtə
speechwriter
ˈspiːtʃraɪtə
titre
ˈtaɪtə
typewriter
ˈtaɪpˌraɪtə
underwriter
ˈʌndəˌraɪtə
writer
ˈraɪtə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NAILBITER

nail polish
nail polish remover
nail puller
nail punch
nail scissors
nail set
nail technician
nail up
nail varnish
nail varnish remover
nail wrench
nail-biting
nail-less
nailbrush
nailed-on
nailer
nailery
nailfile
nailfold
nailhead

WORDS THAT END LIKE NAILBITER

ankle biter
arbiter
cohabiter
exhibiter
exploiter
feature writer
inhabiter
inhibiter
Jupiter
limiter
liter
obiter
orbiter
profiter
prohibiter
rabbiter
recruiter
singer-songwriter
story writer
waiter

Synonyms and antonyms of nailbiter in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «nailbiter» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NAILBITER

Find out the translation of nailbiter to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of nailbiter from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «nailbiter» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

nailbiter
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

comezón de uñas
570 millions of speakers

English

nailbiter
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

nailbiter
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

nailbiter
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

nailbiter
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Nailbiter
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আপনি কি আমার সাথে কি করতে চান
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Nailbiter
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

penggigit kuku
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Zitterpartie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

nailbiter
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

nailbiter
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nailbiter
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nailbiter
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நகம் கடிப்பவர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नाईलबिटर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tırnak yiyen
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Nailbiter
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

nailbiter
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

nailbiter
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

nailbiter
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

nailbiter
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

nailbiter
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

nailbiter
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

nailbiter
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of nailbiter

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NAILBITER»

The term «nailbiter» is regularly used and occupies the 81.402 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «NAILBITER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about nailbiter

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NAILBITER»

Discover the use of nailbiter in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to nailbiter and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Nailbiter #2
The response to Nailbiter issue one has been phenomenal. It's been great hearing that so many people enjoyed our little horror comic about serial killers. It' s kind of crazy to see readers excited about a book like this. A year ago a publisher ...
Joshua Williamson, 2014
2
Nailbiter #3
As the morgue continues to fill with new dead bodies, the citizens of Buckaroo violently demand that Sheriff Crane and Officer Finch arrest the Nailbiter. But in a town full of killers... anyone could be a suspect.
Joshua Williamson, 2014
3
Shadow
They landed roughly, and NailBiter showed every sign of wanting to become hysterical; Shadow stroked his comb and muttered words of comfort that he knew could not be heard. He tugged on the rope, but he could never be so lucky as to ...
Dave Duncan, 2014
4
The Body Eclectic: An Anthology of Poems
The. Nailbiter. Some people manicure their nails, Some people trim them neatly, Some people keep them filed down, I bite 'em off completely. Yes, it's a nasty habit, but Before you start to scold, Remember, I have never ever Scratched a single ...
Patrice Vecchione, 2002
5
Nelly Nibble Nibbler the Nailbiter
a fun and silly story about a young girl whose bad habit gets in the way and with the help of her parents she is determined to stop it. join her for her journey!
Charles Odwara, 2012
6
Studies of Troublesome Children
J R 10 Athctoid hand illegitimate; unstable 2 step delinquent movements; bad cohabitation of parents and m.d. nailbiter Edward l3 4 Minor 7 Stable l Restless sleep lllcgitimeteflctnporary cohahitalions of mother Kenneth I3 37 Minor l Stable 1 ...
D. H. Stott, 2013
7
Chemistry Matters
NailBiter. T. ied. with George Washington University for first place in the Mid- Colonial Athletic Conference, Navy took a conference record of twelve wins and four losses (seventeen wins and nine losses overall) into our final game of the ...
H. Adrian Sexton, 2007
8
Don Nehlen's Tales from the West Virginia Sideline
NAILBITER. Lopsided wins against Rutgers and Temple raised our record to 9-0. At this point, we were ready to host Miami in one of the biggest games in the history of Mountaineer football. We had gained so much momentum and confidence ...
Don Nehlen, 2006
9
Tales from the West Virginia Mountaineers Sideline: A ...
NAILBITER. Lopsidedwins against Rutgers andTemple raised our recordto 90. Atthis point, we were readyto host Miami inone ofthe biggest games in the history of Mountaineer football. We had gained so much momentum and confidence that  ...
Don Nehlen, 2013
10
Burqalicious: The Dubai Diaries: A True Story of Sun, Sand, ...
19/08. Confessions. of. a. nailbiter . . . Before yesterday, I'd had one manicure in my whole life. It was a freebie, forceduponmeby a PRlady whowanteda review of a brand new Londonnailsalon.On reflection, theguysatwork were probably so ...
Becky Wicks, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NAILBITER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term nailbiter is used in the context of the following news items.
1
2015 Nebraska Prep Running Backs to Watch - Class C-1
... Lutheran's "D" to the tune of 358 yards on 43 carries and 5 touchdowns.......all of the TDs Raymond scored that night in a 32-30 nailbiter. «McCook Daily Gazette, Jul 15»
2
Father and daughter battlers win the ultimate debt-free prize
Steve and Tiana Falzon were named victors during the nailbiter live grand final of the Channel Seven reality TV reno show, beating ... «NEWS.com.au, Jul 15»
3
Cuesta student returns from World Deaf Basketball Championships
They beat a tough Russian team 87-83 in a nailbiter in the semifinal. And overall, the U.S. made a good showing, Elmasri said. “It sucks that we ... «The San Luis Obispo Tribune, Jul 15»
4
Witness to World Cup history
The second game against Sweden, whose coach (Pia Sundhage) served as the U.S. head coach for the last World Cup, was a nailbiter. «Richmond County Daily Journal, Jul 15»
5
Jacó's Jason Torres tallies 1st Costa Rican national surf …
And it was a nailbiter for the surfer from Jacó at the Reef Gran Finals in Playa Hermosa this weekend. Although he surfed extremely well during ... «The Tico Times, Jul 15»
6
Donegal left cursing lack of Hawkeye as they lose Ulster Final nailbiter
They know how to beat Donegal already and thus, their long range shooters are absolutely vital if they're to make it a second Ulster title in three ... «Celebrity Cafe - Entertainment News, Jul 15»
7
Plainville Vipers fall in comeback effort in roller hockey final
The game had everything a good one does — an early lead, a huge deficit and a strong push to the finish, making it a nailbiter a the end. «Bristol Press, Jul 15»
8
Nailbiter #14
There is a literal mob in the town of Buckaroo, Oregon. They're getting all riled up and they're ready to take out Edward Charles Warren, fearing ... «HorrorTalk, Jul 15»
9
Video: Sticky gives media silent treatment
Watch the video above for Stuart's brief comments and the footage below for all the controversy as Cronulla prevailed in a nailbiter. Originally published as ... «Perth Now, Jul 15»
10
Nate Myles calls on senior players to save Titans' NRL season
The Knights beat the Titans 20-18 in a nailbiter in Round 3 this year so the Gold Coast know what is coming for them with Newcastle desperate ... «Courier Mail, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Nailbiter [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/nailbiter>. Apr 2024 ».
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