指甲 — meaning in English
zhǐ jia
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English meaning
- claw noun A sharp, curved nail on the toe of an animal, bird, or reptile.
- fingernail noun The hard, flat covering at the tip of a finger.
- nail noun The hard, flat plate at the tip of a finger or toe.
Senses
指甲 is used for these senses in English:
- fingernail The hard, flat translucent covering near the tip of a human finger, useful for scratching and fine manipulation.
- nail The thin, horny plate at the ends of fingers and toes on humans and some other animals.
- ungual (biology) Pertaining to or resembling a creature's nail, claw or hoof; unguinal.
claw — full definition
- noun A sharp, curved nail on the toe of an animal, bird, or reptile.
- noun A pincer of a crab, lobster, or similar creature.
- verb To scratch, grip, or tear at something using claws (or fingernails).