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board nailed the wall vs board hung to the wall

Both phrases are incorrect. The correct phrase would be "board nailed to the wall." The verb 'nail' is used to indicate the action of fastening something to a surface using nails. 'Hung' is not the appropriate verb to describe this action.

Last updated: March 11, 2024 • 677 views

board nailed the wall

Incorrect. 'Nailed' should be followed by 'to' to indicate the surface to which the board is attached.

The correct phrase is 'board nailed to the wall.' Use 'nail to' when describing the action of attaching something to a surface using nails.

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  • board nailed to the wall

board hung to the wall

Incorrect. 'Hung' is not the appropriate verb to describe attaching a board to a wall.

The correct phrase is 'board nailed to the wall.' Use 'nail to' when describing the action of attaching something to a surface using nails.
  • My bed was a board hung to the wall and held level by a chain, it had a gunny sack with some straw in it. I'm sure it was filled with lice as I began to itch. Then on ...

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  • board nailed to the wall

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