Filch and Nail

Filch

Filch verb - To take (something) without right and with an intent to keep.
Usage example: too hungry to wait until the party had started, he filched a cookie from the buffet table when no one was looking

Nail and filch are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nail" instead a verb "Filch".

Nail

Nail verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.

Filch and nail are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Filch" instead a verb "Nail".

Nearby Words: nailed, nailer, nailing

Common collocations

door filch door nail door
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