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fingernail Definition and Meaning in English (fingernail definition)

noun
Synonyms:nail
Quick Answer • Definition

Fingernail definition: A hard, protective plate made of keratin that covers the dorsal surface of the tip of each finger.

Definitions of Fingernail

  1. 1noun

    A hard, protective plate made of keratin that covers the dorsal surface of the tip of each finger.

Example Sentences

casual

“She always keeps her fingernails neatly trimmed.”

casual

“He accidentally broke a fingernail while working in the garden.”

Synonyms

Inflected Word Forms

nounnail
nountoenail

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

bite one's fingernailsexpression

To feel nervous or anxious about something, often by actually biting one's nails.

Frequently Asked Questions: Fingernail in English

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Fingernail definition: A hard, protective plate made of keratin that covers the dorsal surface of the tip of each finger.
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'Fingernail' translates to 'fingernail' in English. Fingernail definition: A hard, protective plate made of keratin that covers the dorsal surface of the tip of each finger.
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