Fingernail definition

fĭnggər-nāl
fingernails
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The thin, horny, transparent plate covering the upper surface of the end of a finger.
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The horny substance growing on the upper part of the end joint of a finger.
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The thin, horny, transparent plate covering the upper surface of the end of a finger.
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The hard, flat translucent covering near the tip of a human finger, useful for scratching and fine manipulation.
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Alternative Forms

Alternative Form of fingernail - finger nail

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Noun

Singular:
fingernail
Plural:
fingernails

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Fingernail Sentence Examples

  • Katie didn.t have fingernail polish on when he last saw her.

  • Fingernail conditions of all sorts are not uncommon.

  • Do you have any clear fingernail polish?

  • Wherever your fingernail ends is the extent of your eyebrow length.

  • The drink tastes like orange juice, and some of the more noticeable benefits include improved hair and fingernail growth, better concentration and increased energy levels.

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