Meaning
nail, biker jacket
- a small thin metal spike with a flat head, driven into wood or walls
- a classic studded black leather biker jacket
- a persistent or obsessive thought (short for 'chiodo fisso')
In a sentence
Ho bisogno di un martello e di un chiodo per il quadro.
I need a hammer and a nail for the picture.
Superare quell'esame è diventato il suo chiodo fisso.
Passing that exam has become his obsession.
Mio fratello indossa sempre un chiodo di pelle nera.
My brother always wears a black leather biker jacket.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| chiodo | masculine · singular |
| chiodi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- 'Chiodo fisso' is a common idiom meaning an obsession or fixated idea.
- Informally refers to a motorcycle leather jacket (biker jacket).