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hang·nail (haŋ′nāl′)

noun

a bit of torn skin hanging at the side or base of a fingernail

Etymology: altered (by pop. assoc. with hang) < agnail

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  7. ‹ hangdog
  8. ‹ Hangchow
  9. ‹ hangbird
  10. ‹ hangar
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