Deck
Deck verb - To make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming.
Nail
Nail verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Usage example: the boxer nailed his opponent with a devastating left hook
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- The final nail in its coffin came when Dragon Rulers came out, and this card became an instant One Turn Kill for said deck almost any time it was used.
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Brown Note: The umbrella, nail file and deck of cards all have a Brown Note effect on whoever sees them.
Source: Series / The Lost Room -
To give you an idea of how powerful Tooth and Nail is, it was the only other non-Affinity deck archtype type to flourish in Mirrodin Block/Standard until the artifact lands and Disciple were banned in that season.
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