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fingernail

/fɪŋˈɡɛrnɛɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does fingernail mean?

noun

A hard plate at the end of a finger, consisting of a layer of dead skin cells held together by keratin. The fingernail is a protective covering for the sensitive tip of the finger.

Example

"She carefully trimmed her fingernails before going to bed."

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