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unghia — meaning in English

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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

unghia 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.
  • nail A spike-shaped metal fastener used for joining wood or similar materials. The nail is generally driven through two or more layers of material by means of impacts from a hammer or other device. It is then held in place by friction.

claw — full definition

  1. noun A sharp, curved nail on the toe of an animal, bird, or reptile.
  2. noun A pincer of a crab, lobster, or similar creature.
  3. verb To scratch, grip, or tear at something using claws (or fingernails).

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